At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide one-to-one tutoring to support vulnerable young learners in various subjects.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on making a difference in education.
- Benefits: Earn £15-£40 per hour with flexible working hours tailored to your schedule.
- Other info: Work in varied settings, from homes to community venues, with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping young people re-engage with learning and build confidence.
- Qualifications: Must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in supporting diverse educational needs.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
- Salary: from £15 per hour - £40 per hour, dependent on qualifications & experience
- Driving: full UK driving license and access to own vehicle are essential in this role
Hours: employed, zero-hours, and self-employed contracts available, with flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
We’re recruiting for
SEND & Alternative Provision Tutors with QTS across Suffolk and surrounding areas to support children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education.
You’ll work with vulnerable young people, one at a time, helping them re-engage with learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.
No large class sizes, no unnecessary distractions, just meaningful one-to-one support where you can see the impact of your work every day.
Benefits of the role
- Flexible working: Choose a schedule that works around your availability, with a minimum commitment of 2 days per week.
- Meaningful work: Support learners who need an alternative approach to education and make a genuine difference to their future.
- Competitive pay: £15 - £40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Flexible contract types available .
- Independent working: Deliver personalised support with the freedom to adapt your approach to each learner.
- Varied settings: Work within homes, community venues, and other suitable learning environments.
- Your key responsibilities
- Deliver tailored one-to-one sessions in English, Maths , life skills, and other agreed areas of learning.
- Plan and adapt lessons based on the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each learner.
- Build positive and trusting relationships that encourage engagement and progress.
- Support learners aged 5-16 with a range of educational, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
- Deliver sessions within community settings or learners' homes.
- Complete session reports and progress updates following each visit.
- Travel across your local area to deliver sessions and support learners.
- Who we help
You’ll work with young people who may be
- Unable to access mainstream education.
- Excluded or at risk of exclusion.
- School refusers or experiencing emotionally based school avoidance.
- Managing additional SEND needs, including ASD and ADHD.
- Experiencing challenges related to health, family circumstances, or mental wellbeing.
- At risk of disengagement from education and positive future opportunities.
When mainstream education isn’t working, we’re there to provide an alternative pathway.
- What you’ll need to succeed
- Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
Previous experience delivering the UK curriculum and supporting young people through teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or similar educational roles is required.
- SEND knowledge: Understanding of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and other additional needs.
- Behaviour management: Ability to engage and motivate learners with varying needs and challenges.
- Availability: Minimum commitment of 2 days per week.
- Transport: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
- Insurance: Business-use vehicle insurance, breakdown cover, and permission from your insurer to transport young people where required.
- Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) and suitable references.
- Approach: Patient, resilient, adaptable, and committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people.
We have cases available to support in
- Stowmarket
- Bury St Edmunds
- Newmarket
- Diss
- Sudbury
- We Welcome Applications From
- QTS and QTLS teachers
- Experienced tutors
- SEND professionals
Most importantly, you’ll believe in the potential of every young person and be committed to helping them succeed.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and employment verification.
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- Salary
- £15-£40 per hour, dependent on qualifications & experience
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Education 1:1 Tutor employer: Keys
Keys Group is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing environment for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, employees can grow their skills while working in a supportive team at Ashcombe Court in Weston-super-Mare. The company fosters a culture of care and respect, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the wellbeing of residents.
