Job Title: 1:1 Tutor (Home or School-Based)
Location: Cambridge and surrounding areas
Hours: Flexible, during school hours (typically 8:30am–3:30pm)
Pay: Competitive rates (dependent on experience and qualifications)
About the Role:
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic 1:1 Tutors to support pupils in the Cambridge area. This role involves delivering personalised, one-to-one education either in a pupil’s home or within a school setting, supporting young people who may need additional help outside of mainstream education.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver tailored lessons based on individual pupil needs
* Support students with a range of needs, including SEN, SEMH, or those outside mainstream education
* Adapt teaching strategies to suit different learning styles and abilities
* Build positive and supportive relationships to encourage confidence and engagement
* Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress
* Work collaboratively with parents, schools, and other professionals
Requirements:
* Experience working with children or young people (teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or support roles)
* Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
* Ability to plan and deliver flexible and creative lessons
* Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
* Relevant qualifications (teaching, tutoring, or degree-level education preferred but not essential)
* Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable
What We Offer:
* Flexible working hours during school time
* A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a young person’s education
* Ongoing support from a dedicated team
* Training and professional development opportunities
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting young people in a 1:1 setting, please submit your CV along with a brief cover note outlining your experience and availability.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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