Job description
Complex Needs Outreach Tutor June 2026 Start in Staffordshire
About the Opportunity
Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Outreach Tutor to join our team in Stafforshire, with a start date in June 2026. The role involves providing bespoke, 1:1 education 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, focusing on core subjects such as English and Maths. Many of the learners you support will have significant additional needs and may require adult care, including assistance with mobility and the use of wheelchairs.
This position is ideal for a tutor who is passionate about inclusive education and can adapt their teaching approach to meet the individual needs of each student. Experience with communication systems like Makaton and PECS would be highly beneficial.
In addition to academic support, your role will involve reintroducing structure and routine into the students days, fostering both academic progress and life skills development. Prospero Teaching will work alongside you to monitor progress and offer ongoing support to ensure the best learning outcomes.
Contract/Position Details
Location Community-based or within pupils homes in Staffordshire
Position Outreach Tutor (Complex Needs)
Full-time/Part-time Part-time, 15 – 25 hours per week
Minimum Rate of Pay: £25 – £30 per hour
Hours 1 – 3 hours per session
Experience, Training, and Qualifications
QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS, or equivalent
Minimum of 6 months 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)
To Be Eligible for This Role, 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 child-related references from the last two years
Other Information
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 be required to complete all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching.
As a tutor, you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people you work with.
Benefits of Joining Prospero Teaching:
Accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
Access to our in-house Training and Development Team
If you’re passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria, please apply or send your CV to