Tutor

Education Tutor – Primary, Secondary, GCSE & SEND

Location: Peterborough and surrounding areas
Job Type: Flexible, Temporary, with potential for permanent opportunities
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly pay

Make a Difference Through One-to-One Tuition

TP Tutors is looking for enthusiastic, patient and committed Education Tutors to support children and young people across Peterborough and nearby areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified teachers and experienced tutors seeking flexible work while helping pupils overcome learning challenges and achieve their academic goals.

You will provide tailored one-to-one tuition, adapting your approach to each learner’s abilities, educational needs and personal circumstances. Sessions may take place in pupils’ homes, schools or alternative provision settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised tuition aligned with each pupil’s learning objectives.
• Prepare engaging lesson plans and suitable learning materials.
• Monitor progress and adjust teaching strategies to support improvement.
• Build positive relationships that encourage confidence, motivation and independent learning.
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and additional behavioural or emotional needs.
• Communicate with parents, schools and other professionals where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate session records and follow safeguarding requirements.

Subjects and Areas of Support

We welcome applications from tutors experienced in:

• Primary English, Maths and Science.
• Secondary subjects and GCSE preparation.
• Functional Skills English and Maths.
• Humanities, languages and other National Curriculum subjects.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Home tuition, catch-up programmes and alternative provision.

Essential Requirements

• At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Experience supporting learners at primary, secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills or SEND level.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational abilities.
• Confidence in engaging pupils and managing learning-related or behavioural challenges.
• Ability to travel to assignments across Peterborough and surrounding locations.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• QTS, PGCE or another recognised teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.

Desirable Experience

Experience supporting pupils with autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, EHCPs or disrupted education would be advantageous. Experience delivering one-to-one interventions or working in alternative provision is also welcome.

Why Work with TP Tutors?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible assignments close to home, subject to availability.
• Dedicated support from an education consultant.
• Weekly in-house payroll.
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Temporary placements with the possibility of permanent employment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's education and wellbeing.

Opportunities Across Peterborough

We have tutoring opportunities across Peterborough and nearby areas, depending on learner requirements. Applicants should be available during school hours, Monday to Friday, and willing to travel to pupils’ homes, schools and alternative education settings.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about education and enjoy helping young people reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Join TP Tutors and help learners build their knowledge, confidence and skills through personalised support.

Apply now to explore tutoring opportunities in Peterborough!

All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

TP Tutors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All educators are subject to safeguarding checks in line with Department for Education (DfE) guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). This may also include an online search as part of our safer recruitment process.

All educators must complete our annual tuition training programme, covering Safeguarding, Prevent Duty, KCSIE, Allergy Awareness, and Child-on-Child Abuse Awareness. Tutors must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid Child-only Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service, with full guidance provided.

Many pupils supported by TP Tutors require tailored educational provision. Tutors should be confident in building positive relationships, adapting their approach to meet individual needs, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding at all times. Tutors must also be able to effectively plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that meet the learner’s individual needs, monitor progress, and adapt teaching strategies to support positive outcomes.

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