Post Tutor

London/ temporary / £20 - 30 per hour negotiable, dependent on experience

Teacher Active is a positive place for both our learners and our staff; our collaborative approach ensures tutors feel safe, valued, and supported as part of a professional and dedicated team.

Changing outcomes, changing lives and re‑engaging children and young people with their education is the driving force behind our work. We strive to enable a positive impact on the lives of all our learners. We nurture a supportive environment for our learners and tutors. Our team of tutors is one of our biggest assets.

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Post-16 SEN Tutors/Mentors to support young people aged 16–19 (and up to 25 where appropriate) through personalised, one-to-one or small-group learning programmes.

You will deliver tailored education packages designed to re‑engage learners, support academic progress, and prepare them for adulthood, further education, employment, or training.

• Support learners working towards post‑16 qualifications including GCSE resits, Functional Skills, BTEC, or vocational pathways
• Create engaging, learner-centred sessions using a range of strategies and activities linked to students’ interests and future goals
• Act as a positive mentor to develop confidence, resilience, independence, and employability skills
• Support preparation for adulthood, including further education applications, CV writing, interview skills, and independent living skills
• Confidently support learners with a range of SEND, including ASD/ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and complex needs
• Follow agreed timetables and lesson schedules to provide structure, consistency, and routine

• A strong commitment to helping post‑16 learners re‑engage with education and achieve meaningful outcomes
• Reliability and professionalism in delivering sessions consistently within fixed‑term packages
• A patient, empathetic approach, recognising the complex journeys many learners have experienced
• At least two years’ experience teaching or mentoring young people with SEND in schools, alternative provision, FE settings, youth work, or private tuition
• Experience delivering GCSE or Functional Skills Maths and/or English (or relevant subject specialism at post‑16 level)
• A current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• A sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to maintaining statutory training
• Flexibility to travel to assigned locations as required

If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact:

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

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