Primary Tutor
About this job
Primary Tutor
Help Young Learners Develop Confidence and Core Skills
We're looking for a Primary Tutor to support children across West Sussex through personalised 1:1 tuition.
Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll provide tailored educational support to primary-aged learners who require alternative provision or additional help to access learning. Many of the pupils we support benefit from a nurturing and engaging approach that helps develop confidence, strengthen core skills, and encourage positive engagement with education.
We're particularly interested in hearing from tutors based in or around:
- Crawley
- Worthing
- Horsham
- Chichester
- Bognor Regis
- Littlehampton
This is a rewarding opportunity to support young learners at a crucial stage of their educational journey while enjoying the flexibility of one-to-one tutoring.
- Location: West Sussex
- Key Stage: Primary (KS1 & KS2)
- Start Date: September
- Hours: Flexible
- Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour
- Type: 1:1 Tuition
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience in an educational setting, including tutoring, teaching, teaching assistant, learning support, mentoring, or similar roles
- Experience supporting primary-aged children
- Good understanding of the primary curriculum
- Ability to adapt learning to meet individual needs
- Experience supporting children with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
- Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally within West Sussex
Who You'll Support
You'll work with children who may have:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- ADHD
- Anxiety and school avoidance
- Speech, language, and communication needs
- EHCPs and additional educational needs
Each learner receives a personalised programme designed to support both academic progress and personal development.
What We Offer
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive rates of £25-£30 per hour
- September start
- Long-term placements available
- Work alongside Local Authorities
- Rewarding 1:1 support with young learners
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference through personalised education
Interested?
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