Tutor

Tradewind Recruitment; South Shields; On-site; GBP 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours (2-6h/day)

Support from experienced team

Rewarding settings

Travel across North Yorkshire

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking compassionate 1:1 Tutors to support children in alternative provisions in South Tyneside. The role runs for a full academic year with hours per day ranging from 2 to 6.

Sessions focus on English and Maths, with tailored lesson planning and progress recording. Teaching qualifications (QTS/QTLS) are advantageous but not essential; driving may be useful for travel around North Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching, tutoring, or supporting vulnerable young people.
• Understanding challenges faced by children in care.
• Adapt teaching methods to different abilities and learning styles.
• Patient, reliable and committed to helping young people succeed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised tuition sessions, primarily in English and Maths, face-to-face or online.
• Design and adapt lesson plans to meet needs and EHCP/PEP targets.
• Encourage engagement, confidence, and motivation through supportive teaching.
• Collaborate with Virtual Schools, carers, social workers and education settings.
• Monitor and record student progress and contribute to planning.

Skills

Teaching experience

1:1 tutoring

Vulnerable youth support

SEMH awareness

Patience

Reliability

Education

QTS/QTLS (advantage)

Job description

Do you have a passion for supporting young people and helping them re‑engage with education? Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for compassionate and flexible 1:1 Tutors to support children in alternative provisions across South Tyneside area through personalised tuition. The role is contracted for a full academic year whilst giving you the freedom to control how many hours you wish to work per day ranging from 2-6 hours.

The Role

• Delivering individualised tuition sessions, primarily in English and Maths, either face‑to‑face or online.
• Designing and adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs, including EHCP and PEP targets.
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and motivation through supportive teaching approaches.
• Working closely with Virtual Schools, carers, social workers, and education settings to ensure joined‑up support.
• Monitoring and recording student progress and contributing to ongoing educational planning.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have experience teaching, tutoring, or supporting vulnerable young people, particularly those in care or with SEMH needs.
• Are understanding of the unique challenges faced by children in the care system.
• Can adapt their teaching methods to suit different abilities and learning styles.
• Are patient, reliable, and committed to helping young people succeed.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to travel across North Yorkshire.
• Possess a teaching qualification such as QTS or QTLS, which would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Show a strong commitment to supporting young people.

What Tradewind Offers

• Flexible working opportunities that can fit around your availability from 2-6 hours per day.
• Support from a friendly and highly experienced team.
• The chance to work with a variety of learners in rewarding settings.
• A unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of children in care.