Alternative Education Tutor

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Tutor to support learners across ages 7-16 who are not currently engaging in mainstream education fully. The successful candidate will provide personalised instruction, foster a positive learning environment, and assist students in achieving their academic and developmental goals with our support and materials. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives through engaging and tailored teaching methods.

• Deliver one-on-one tutoring sessions based around the child's interest and our own structured resources.
• Develop customised plans that cater to individual learning styles and special educational needs for each learner.
• Provide mentoring and emotional support to foster confidence and motivation in learners.
• Collaborate with parents, schools, and specialists to monitor progress and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Maintain individual records for each child based on observation and interaction, in order to monitor and track their progress and as a tool for planning and assessment.
• Attend any training for professional development to keep up to date with personal development and regulations.

• Proven experience working with children in educational or childcare settings.
• Knowledge of Trauma informed practice, special education principles, and positive behaviour management is highly desirable.
• Previous tutoring experience across core subjects such as Maths or English is desirable.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain concepts clearly and effectively.
• Experience in behaviour management and mentoring young learners.
• Formal qualifications in education, teaching, coaching or related fields will be considered an asset. This role is ideal for passionate and patient educators committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages growth, confidence, and academic success for children of all abilities.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND/SEMH
• Experience of safeguarding processes and health & safety procedures
• Enhanced DBS maintained on the update service (can support to obtain)
• Two professional references
• You must have the right to work in the UK
• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree
• Additional training around SEND, Autism, Safeguarding, First Aid, Trauma informed practice.

• Flexible
  
  Hours:
  
  Part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule.
• This role is school term time only (39 weeks of the year). However holiday work is available within our holiday club provision.

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

• Free parking
• On-site parking