Tutor

TP Tutors; Rushden; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible assignments

Weekly pay

Diverse settings

Long-term placements

Impactful work

Job summary

TP Tutors in Rushden is seeking enthusiastic tutors to provide tailored, one-to-one educational support for pupils across Rushden and surrounding areas. You will deliver customised lessons, help learners gain confidence and independence, and work in homes, schools or other settings.

Applicants should have at least two years of UK tutoring or teaching experience, strong communication skills, and be prepared to travel within the area.

Qualifications

• At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Ability to deliver structured one-to-one lessons.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to obtain one.
• QTS or PGCE desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised one-to-one lessons based on learner needs.
• Assess progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare engaging lesson plans and resources.
• Adapt teaching to different abilities and learning styles.
• Build positive relationships with parents, schools and professionals.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and ensure pupil welfare.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Patience

Flexibility

Education

QTS or PGCE desirable

Job description

Education Tutors Required – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

Location: Rushden and surrounding areas
Job Type: Flexible temporary assignments with opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly rates

Inspire, Support and Empower Young Learners!

TP Tutors is looking to recruit enthusiastic, skilled and committed tutors to provide individual educational support to children and young people across Rushden and neighbouring areas.

We are looking for tutors who can make a positive difference to pupils' learning journeys by delivering tailored lessons, improving academic understanding and helping learners develop confidence and independence.

You may work with pupils who need additional help with their studies, are preparing for GCSE examinations, have special educational needs or require support returning to education after a period of absence.

Tuition can take place in pupils' homes, schools or alternative educational settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised one-to-one lessons based on individual learning needs.
• Assess pupils' abilities and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Prepare engaging lesson plans and appropriate learning resources.
• Help pupils develop subject knowledge and achieve learning targets.
• Adapt teaching methods to support different abilities and learning styles.
• Monitor academic progress and maintain accurate session records.
• Promote motivation, confidence and independent learning.
• Support children with SEND, emotional needs and behavioural difficulties.
• Build positive working relationships with parents, schools and professionals.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and ensure pupil welfare at all times.

Subjects and Areas of Expertise

We welcome applications from tutors experienced in:

• Primary English, Maths, Reading and Phonics.
• Secondary English, Mathematics and Science.
• GCSE tuition and examination preparation.
• Functional Skills, Literacy and Numeracy.
• History, Geography and Humanities.
• Computing and Modern Foreign Languages.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Home Tuition and Alternative Provision.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for these opportunities, applicants should have:

• At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Previous experience working with primary or secondary-aged pupils.
• The ability to deliver structured and effective one-to-one lessons.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• A patient, approachable and flexible attitude.
• The ability to travel to assignments across Rushden and nearby locations.
• An Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

QTS, PGCE or an equivalent teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.

SEND Experience

We particularly welcome tutors who have supported learners with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Dyslexia and Dyspraxia.
• Speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA).

What We Offer

• Flexible assignments to accommodate your availability.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Opportunities across home, school and specialist educational settings.
• Potential for regular, long-term and permanent placements.
• A rewarding opportunity to positively influence young people's education.

Are you passionate about education and dedicated to helping children achieve their full potential?

Join TP Tutors and become part of a supportive team delivering quality educational support to pupils across Rushden and surrounding communities.

We look forward to hearing from you!

All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

TP Tutors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All educators are subject to safeguarding checks in line with Department for Education (DfE) guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). This may also include an online search as part of our safer recruitment process.

All educators must complete our annual tuition training programme, covering Safeguarding, Prevent Duty, KCSIE, Allergy Awareness, and Child-on-Child Abuse Awareness. Tutors must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid Child-only Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service, with full guidance provided.

Many pupils supported by TP Tutors require tailored educational provision. Tutors should be confident in building positive relationships, adapting their approach to meet individual needs, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding at all times. Tutors must also be able to effectively plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that meet the learner’s individual needs, monitor progress, and adapt teaching strategies to support positive outcomes.

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