Tutor

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

Location: Wellingborough and nearby areas
Contract Type: Temporary, Flexible, with opportunities for permanent work
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, during school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly rates

Support Every Learner to Reach Their Potential

TP Tutors is looking for enthusiastic and committed tutors to provide tailored one-to-one educational support to children and young people across Wellingborough and the surrounding areas.

You will work with pupils who need extra help with their education, from improving classroom performance and preparing for GCSEs to developing essential learning skills and accessing specialist support. Tuition may be delivered in pupils’ homes, schools, or alternative educational settings during the school day.

This role is ideal for teachers, experienced tutors, and SEND specialists who are passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and make progress at their own pace.

About the Position

You will deliver structured, engaging tuition designed around each pupil’s individual needs, learning objectives, and abilities. Your support will help learners improve their understanding, build confidence, and develop the skills needed for future success.

Assignments may involve:

• Supporting pupils across the primary and secondary curriculum.
• Preparing learners for GCSE examinations and Functional Skills qualifications.
• Providing additional support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Helping pupils work towards targets identified in their EHCPs.
• Supporting learners in Alternative Provision and during reintegration into education.
• Developing reading, writing, numeracy, and wider academic skills.

Subjects and Specialisms

We welcome applications from tutors experienced in English, Mathematics, Science, Primary Education, GCSE subjects, Functional Skills, Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages, Computing, Creative Arts, Literacy, and Numeracy.

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one lessons tailored to individual learning goals.
• Create appropriate lesson plans and engaging educational resources.
• Monitor progress, assess understanding, and maintain clear learning records.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet different learning needs and abilities.
• Encourage positive engagement and develop strong professional relationships with pupils.
• Help learners improve their confidence, independence, and academic performance.
• Communicate with parents, carers, schools, and other professionals when required.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain a safe learning environment.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of two years’ teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Experience working with primary, secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills, or SEND pupils.
• Strong communication, planning, assessment, and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to travel to assignments across Wellingborough and surrounding locations.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

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

Desirable Experience

Experience supporting learners with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), EHCPs, or Alternative Provision is particularly welcome.

Why Work with TP Tutors?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible tutoring assignments to match your availability.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to continuing professional development and specialist training.
• Opportunities to work in a range of educational settings.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children’s education and wellbeing.

Location and Working Hours

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

If you are passionate about education and enjoy helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you.

Join TP Tutors and help learners in Wellingborough build confidence, develop essential skills, and achieve their educational goals.

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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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