Outreach Tutor - Southend

Prospero Teaching is seeking a experienced Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition to pupils in or around Southend who have additional learning and behavioural needs.

In this role, you will create and deliver bespoke lessons aimed at bridging learning gaps, boosting confidence, and helping students reconnect with education. Many of the pupils you support may have been away from mainstream education for some time, so a patient, adaptable, and encouraging approach is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete baseline assessments with the student to understand their individual needs.
• Plan and deliver tutoring sessions which have been tailored to their needs.
• Provide support in core subjects including Maths, English and Science.
• Build the students confidence, and encourage independence and positive study habits.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to parents/carers where required.

Requirements

• QTS, equivalent teaching qualification, or relevant learning support experience.
• At least 6 months experience teaching or tutoring students.
• A strong understanding of the PMY/SEC curriculum.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be able to provide a calm, supportive and positive learning environment.
• Patient, adaptable and encouraging approach.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• The chance to make a real difference to student's academic progress and confidence.

To be eligible for the Outreach Tutor position through Prospero Teaching you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional educational references that cover the last two years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, 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 be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team