£25-£30 per hour | Flexible Term-Time Hours | 1:1 In-Person Support
We are an Approved Specialist Tuition Partner for Nottinghamshire Local Authority
About the Role
We are seeking a kind, patient and creative tutor to provide 1:1 in-person support to children in Early Years/Key Stage 1 in the Newark & Sherwood area who are currently not attending full-time nursery/school. The children benefit from age-appropriate, play-based approach, with learning embedded in hands‑on, sensory and exploratory activities rather than worksheets or online learning.
Your role will be to help the children build confidence, feel safe in learning, and develop early communication, attention and routine. This is gentle, relational support, focused on engagement first and learning through play.
The CatchUp Academy is an Approved Alternative Provision and Specialist Tuition Partner for Nottinghamshire, and due to high referral demand, tutors can take on as little or as much work as suits their availability.
What You Will Do
* Deliver 1:1 in-person sessions (no online delivery) in the home or community setting
* Use play-based, sensory and interest-led activities to support learning
* Encourage early skills such as turn‑taking, communication, pre‑literacy and early numeracy
* Create positive routines that help the child feel safe, calm and engaged
* Work closely with parent(s) and professionals to ensure consistency
* Record clear session notes and small‑step progress
Hours & Flexibility
* Up to 15 hours per week
* Sessions take place during school hours (between 9am-3pm)
* No evenings or weekends
* Opportunity to take on other pupils locally if desired
Who We're Looking For
This role is suited to people with experience in:
* Early Years, Nursery, Key Stage 1, SEN settings, LSA, TA, or Learning Mentor roles
* Supporting ASD, speech & language delay, social communication differences, or children who learn best through play
* Using movement, sensory activities, crafts, outdoor play or routines to reduce overwhelm
Essential Qualities
* Warm, gentle and child‑led approach
* Able to follow regulation cues and slow down when needed
* Patient and confident supporting children who may become avoidant or unsure
* Comfortable working independently in the family home
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
Why Work With Us
* We are official Local Authority partners → reliable referrals
* You choose your hours and work around your life
* You get to help a child feel safe, understood and capable
* Every session makes a meaningful difference
Apply Now
If you're passionate about play-based, relational support and want to help a child grow in confidence, we'd love to hear from you.
Click apply, or message us for an informal chat - we'll match you to a child whose needs align with your approach.
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