Tutor (Alternative Provision)

Prospero Teaching; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in Portsmouth is seeking an Alternative Provision Tutor to provide 1:1 support to a Year 9 student at risk of exclusion. The ideal candidate will have experience in UK schools, particularly with SEMH needs, and will focus on engagement and trust-building. Opportunities for part-time or full-time hours available based on the right candidate's needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in UK schools required.
• Experience with SEMH needs preferred.
• Patient, empathetic, and skilled in rapport building.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 tuition for 15 hours per week.
• Create a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Tailor sessions to meet the learner's needs.
• Collaborate with other professionals in care.

Skills

Experience in UK schools

Supporting learners with SEMH needs

De-escalation strategies

Patient and empathetic

Delivering KS2-level Maths and English

Job description

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and resilient educator who thrives on making a difference in the lives of young people? Prospero Teaching are seeking to appoint a fantastic Alternative Provision Tutor to work 1:1 with a young person in Year 9, currently on a partial school timetable, who needs support to reintegrate into full-time classroom learning.

About the Learner:

• At risk of permanent exclusion (PEX) and in need of a positive, consistent adult relationship.
• Currently working at a Year 6 level in English and Maths.
• Has SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs and may become emotionally dysregulated.
• Tuition will begin with a focus on engagement and trust-building, gradually introducing academic content.
• The goal is to support their transition back into full-time education in the next academic year.

As an Alternative Provision Tutor you will:

• Deliver 1:1 tuition for 15 hours per week (flexible timing)
• Create a safe, supportive learning environment
• Tailor sessions to meet the learner's academic and emotional needs
• Work collaboratively with other professionals involved in the learner's care

About you:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in UK schools as a TA, SEN TA, Cover Supervisor, Teacher, SENCO, or similar
• Experience supporting learners with SEMH needs
• Skilled in de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies
• Patient, empathetic, and able to build rapport and trust
• Confident in delivering KS2-level Maths and English, and engaging PSHE content

Position - Alternative Provision Tutor
Contract or position start date - ASAP
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A
Full time/part-time - Opportunities for both
Hours - 10 Hours per week- for the right candidate, this can be increased to full time with additional tuition opportunities

Essential & Desirable Qualifications:

• • • Minimum of 1 year of experience working within UK schools- ESSENTIAL
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      Trauma-informed and skilled in de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies- Desirable
      
      

To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:

• Hold right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide references upon request
• Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)