Complex Needs Outreach Tutor

Complex Needs Outreach Tutor

January 2026. Start in Liverpool and St Helens.

Prospero Teaching is currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Outreach Tutor to start in January 2026. The role involves delivering bespoke education packages on a 1:1 basis for young people with complex needs who are currently unable to attend school.

As an Outreach Tutor, you will be responsible for creating, planning, and delivering highly personalised lessons, with a focus on building confidence and engagement in core subjects such as English and Maths. Many of the students you work with may have significant additional needs and might be fully reliant on adult care, including the use of wheelchairs. This role is perfect for a tutor who is passionate about inclusive education and can adapt their teaching style to meet individual needs.

Experience with communication systems like Makaton and PECS is highly desirable. Your responsibilities will also include helping to reintroduce structure and routine into the students day, supporting both academic development and life skills. At Prospero Teaching, we will work closely with you to monitor progress and provide ongoing support to ensure the best possible learning outcomes for each student.

• Location:
  
  Community-based or within pupils homes in Liverpool and St Helens
• Position:
  Outreach Tutor (Complex Needs)
• Full-time/Part-time:
  Part-time, 15 - 25 hours per week
• Maximum Rate of Pay: £25 - £30 per hour
• Hours:
  
  1
  -3 hours per session

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS, or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months of experience working in a UK school or with SEN learners
• Experience with Makaton and/or PECS (highly desirable)
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable, but not essential)

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Have an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service (or be willing to process a new application)
• Provide two professional child-related references from the last two years

To apply, please send an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will need to complete all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching. As part of the role, you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people you work with.

• Accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Access to our in-house Training and Development Team

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or send your CV