At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personalised 1:1 tuition to support learners in overcoming barriers to education.
- Company: Join a dedicated team making a difference in the lives of young people.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and long-term placements available.
- Other info: Work with diverse learners and enjoy a rewarding tutoring experience.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping students build confidence and achieve academic success.
- Qualifications: Experience in education, strong subject knowledge, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25.2 - 30.8 £ per hour.
Help Learners Build Confidence and Achieve Positive Outcomes
We're looking for a Secondary Tutor to support children and young people across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas through personalised 1:1 tuition. Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll provide tailored educational support to learners who require alternative provision. Many of the young people we work with face barriers to learning and benefit from a flexible, individualised approach that helps them re-engage with education, improve confidence, and make meaningful academic progress.
This opportunity is ideal for tutors who enjoy building strong relationships with learners and adapting lessons to meet individual needs.
Location: Portsmouth & Surrounding Areas
Key Stage: Secondary (KS3 & KS4)
Start Date: September
Hours: Flexible
Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour
Type: 1:1 Tuition
Requirements:
- Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including tutoring, teaching, teaching assistant, learning support, mentoring, or similar roles
- QTS or PGCE Highly Desirable
- Experience supporting secondary-aged learners
- Strong subject knowledge in one or more curriculum areas
- Ability to plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons
- Experience supporting learners with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Patient, adaptable, and positive approach
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
- Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally around Portsmouth and surrounding areas
Who You'll Support:
You'll work with young people who may have:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- ADHD
- Anxiety and school avoidance
- EHCPs and additional educational needs
Each learner requires a personalised approach that focuses on engagement, confidence-building, and educational progress.
What We Offer:
- Flexible working opportunities
- Competitive pay rates of £25-£30 per hour
- September start
- Long-term placements available
- Work alongside Local Authorities
- Opportunities across a variety of secondary subjects
- Rewarding 1:1 support with vulnerable learners
Interested? Apply
Secondary Specialism Tutor in Portsmouth employer: Prospero Teaching
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