Tutor

1:1 Tutor – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

Location: Cambridge and surrounding areas
Job Type: Flexible, Temporary with potential for permanent opportunities
Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly pay

Make a Positive Impact Through Personalised Tuition

TP Tutors is recruiting enthusiastic and committed tutors to provide tailored one-to-one tuition to children and young people across Cambridge and nearby areas.

You will support pupils who need help catching up with their studies, preparing for examinations, developing essential skills, or accessing education that meets their individual learning needs. Sessions may take place in pupils’ homes, schools, or alternative education settings during school hours.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced tutors, teachers, and SEND specialists who are passionate about helping learners overcome challenges and progress academically.

The Role

As a tutor, you will deliver structured and engaging lessons designed around each learner’s abilities, interests, and educational goals.

You may work with pupils requiring support in:

• Primary and Secondary education
• GCSE preparation and Functional Skills
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• EHCP-related learning support
• Alternative Provision and reintegration into education
• Literacy, numeracy, and general academic development

Subjects

We welcome tutors with expertise in one or more subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, Primary Curriculum, GCSE subjects, Functional Skills, Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages, Computing, Creative Arts, Literacy, and Numeracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised tuition that addresses learners’ specific needs.
• Prepare effective lesson plans and appropriate learning resources.
• Monitor progress, assess understanding, and maintain accurate records.
• Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and encourage active participation.
• Support learners in developing confidence, independence, and academic skills.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, schools, and relevant professionals.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain a safe learning environment.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years’ UK teaching or tutoring experience.
• Experience supporting Primary, Secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills, or SEND learners.
• Good lesson planning, assessment, communication, and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to travel reliably across Cambridge and surrounding areas.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

QTS, PGCE, or another recognised teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.

Desirable Experience

Experience supporting learners with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Dyslexia, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), EHCPs, or Alternative Provision would be beneficial.

Why Join TP Tutors?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible assignments to suit your availability.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Access to CPD opportunities and specialist training.
• A variety of tutoring opportunities across different educational settings.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in learners’ education and wellbeing.

Location and Availability

Assignments are available across Cambridge and surrounding areas. Tutors must be able to travel to pupils’ homes, schools, and alternative education settings during school hours, Monday to Friday.

If you have a passion for teaching and enjoy helping young people progress at their own pace, we would love to hear from you.

Join TP Tutors and help young people in Cambridge build the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to succeed.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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