Outreach Tutor – Cherry Hinton, Cambridge

Outreach Tutor – Cherry Hinton, Cambridge
Location: Cherry Hinton, Cambridge
Contract: Part-time, daytime tuition; timetable to be agreed
Setting: Initially home-based, with scope to progress into a suitable community or education setting

About the role

Inspire Tutoring is seeking a calm, reliable and engaging Outreach Tutor – Cherry Hinton, Cambridge to provide personalised 1:1 education for a secondary-aged learner who is currently unable to access a full-time school timetable. The learner requires a relationship-led approach that reduces anxiety, rebuilds confidence and supports a gradual return to structured learning.

The successful tutor will begin by establishing trust and creating a predictable, low-pressure learning environment. Sessions will combine core academic work with activities that develop communication, emotional regulation, independence and readiness for future reintegration.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualised English, maths and wider curriculum sessions at an accessible level.
• Use trauma-informed, SEND-aware strategies to support engagement and reduce barriers to learning.
• Establish clear routines while remaining flexible and responsive to the learner’s presentation.
• Break learning into manageable steps and recognise progress consistently.
• Work collaboratively with family members, Inspire Tutoring and involved professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, engagement, progress and any concerns.
• Support a phased transition towards community-based learning or an appropriate education setting when the learner is ready.

About you

• Experience teaching or tutoring young people with SEND, SEMH needs, anxiety or emotionally based school avoidance.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a patient, non-judgemental approach.
• Confidence adapting curriculum content and teaching methods for 1:1 delivery.
• Good professional boundaries, communication and record-keeping.
• QTS, QTLS or a relevant teaching/tutoring qualification is desirable; substantial relevant experience will also be considered.
• Ability to travel to Cherry Hinton and fulfil the requirements of the Outreach Tutor – Cherry Hinton, Cambridge role.

Why join Inspire Tutoring?

As an Outreach Tutor – Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, you will receive ongoing support from a specialist SEND team, access to relevant learner information and clear expectations for reporting and safeguarding. This is an opportunity to make a measurable difference by helping a young person reconnect with education at a pace that is right for them.

Safeguarding: Inspire Tutoring is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, identity and right-to-work checks, references and relevant qualification verification.