Job description
Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated English tutor with QTS or PGCE to provide up to 10 hours of 1:1 tuition per week to children and young people currently without school placements in Barking and Dagenham.
Learners require bespoke academic and emotional support due to time out of education and complex needs, including SEMH and challenging behaviour. You’ll play a key role in helping them re-engage with structured learning in a safe and consistent environment.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate tutor confident in delivering tailored English lessons that make a real impact.
Contract / Position Details:
1. Location: Barking and Dagenham
2. Position: Qualified English Tutor
3. Type of work: Contract – Tuition (face-to-face)
4. Start date: ASAP
5. Duration: Ongoing
6. Contract type: Temporary
7. Hours: Up to 10 hours per week (flexible scheduling)
8. Rate of pay: £22-£30 per hour
Experience, Training and Qualifications
9. QTS, QTLS, PGCE, or relevant teaching qualification (desirable but not essential)
10. Minimum 12 months’ experience working with SEN/SEMH learners
11. Proven experience working 1:1 with students who display challenging behaviour
12. Experience in de-escalation techniques and behaviour support planning
13. Up-to-date Safeguarding training (issued in the last year – desirable)
To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:
14. Hold Right to Work in the UK
15. Hold an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for a new one)
16. Be able to provide two professional child-related references from the last two years
Why work with Prospero Teaching?
17. Access to exclusive CPD courses, including Safeguarding, Mental Health, and Behaviour Management
18. Ongoing support and mentoring from our dedicated Learning Delivery Team
19. The chance to make a real difference in a young person’s life by re-engaging them in learning
20. Flexible, local work that fits around your schedule
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about supporting children with complex needs and want to be part of a dedicated team, apply now with your up-to-date CV. Due to the sensitive nature of this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants will be required to complete full vetting checks.