At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver personalised tuition through engaging play and sensory activities.
- Company: Join TeacherActive, a leading education recruitment agency with 20+ years of experience.
- Benefits: Earn £20–£30 per hour with a consistent 15-hour weekly contract.
- Other info: Access to professional development opportunities and support from dedicated consultants.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in a pupil's development while enjoying a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: Experience with high-level autism and confidence working with pre-verbal pupils required.
Home Tutor
Location: Leicester
Pay: £20–£30 per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week
Contract: Long-term
TeacherActive is working with a pupil in Leicester who requires a patient, experienced and engaging Home Tutor to deliver personalised learning within a home-based setting. The pupil is pre-verbal and has high-level autism. Learning will be delivered primarily through play, sensory activities and child-led engagement. The successful Home Tutor will build a trusting relationship with the pupil and create a calm, structured and supportive learning environment. This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who understands that progress may be measured through engagement, communication, emotional regulation and the development of everyday skills.
The successful Home Tutor will be responsible for:
- Delivering 15 hours of personalised tuition each week
- Planning engaging, play-based learning activities
- Supporting communication and interaction through appropriate strategies
- Adapting sessions around the pupil’s individual needs and interests
- Supporting emotional regulation and sensory needs
- Using effective de-escalation techniques when required
- Recording progress and providing regular feedback
- Working closely with parents, carers and other professionals
The successful Home Tutor will have:
- Previous teaching or tutoring experience
- Experience supporting pupils with high-level autism
- Confidence working with pre-verbal or non-verbal pupils
- A strong understanding of play-based and sensory learning
- Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills
- A calm, patient and flexible approach
- Team Teach training is beneficial but not essential
- An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
In return, you can expect:
- Competitive pay of £20–£30 per hour
- A consistent 15-hour weekly contract
- Support from a dedicated education consultant
- Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
- A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to a pupil’s development
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration includes an enhanced DBS check, identity checks and professional references.
Academic Tutor (private Tuition) in Leicester employer: TeacherActive
Teacher Active is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, particularly for those passionate about the arts. Located in Southall, this secondary school offers unique opportunities for professional growth and development, allowing educators to lead innovative programmes and inspire students in Drama and performing arts. With a commitment to excellence and creativity, Teacher Active champions the value of the arts, making it an ideal place for dedicated professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
