Leicestershire County Council Virtual School Tutor - January 2026 start Location: Oadby & Wigston Start Date: rolling start from January 2026 onwards Contract: Temporary Tradewind Recruitment is now working closely with Leicestershire County Council (LCC) to provide tuition for pupils without a school place (neither mainstream nor AP / SEND settings) to ensure that their legal entitlement to education is met. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Tutot to support pupils on a bespoke and individualised basis. Experience with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is preferred. This role would also be suitable for tutors with a strong professional interest in a range of SEND. The role - Tuition subjects needed: Primary Mathematics Primary English Secondary Mathematics Secondary English Functional Skills - English Functional Skills - Mathematics The role - requirements: Tutoring pupils at their home, or in a public place - by mutual agreement Planning and delivering engaging sessions tailored to individual pupil learning needs Supporting pupils who may have gaps in learning, or disrupted learning experiences Reporting session progress and outcomes Creating a safe and positive learning environment Working collaboratively with a range of support staff and external professionals The ideal candidate will: Hold QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification) Have experience working with pupils with SEND (desirable) Demonstrate strong relationship-building skills Be resilient, patient, and passionate about inclusive education Plan structured learning to ensure pupils make academic progress In return, Tradewind offers: Competitive hourly and daily rates of pay Regular tutoring opportunities Flexible hours that fit around your personal / professional commitments Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant For more information call 0116 2430299 or alternatively email an up to date CV to dominic.watts@twrecruitment.com