Tutor

Location

Ipswich, Suffolk |

Pay

£25 - £30 per hour | Part-Time & Flexible

The Opportunity We are seeking empathetic educators in Ipswich to provide vital support for children currently outside of the traditional classroom. These students often face significant challenges, including SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs, SEN, or severe school-related anxiety.

In this role, you are more than a teacher - you are a mentor helping a student regain their self-esteem and reconnect with their educational journey through consistent 1:1 support.

Your Impact

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Customised Curriculum

Provide bespoke 1

1 tuition in core subjects (English, Maths, and Science) adapted to the student's current ability.

Customised Curriculum

Provide bespoke 1

1 tuition in core subjects (English, Maths, and Science) adapted to the student's current ability.

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Engagement-First Approach

Use a student's personal passions to bridge the gap between anxiety and learning.

Engagement-First Approach

Use a student's personal passions to bridge the gap between anxiety and learning.

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Community-Based Learning

Conduct sessions in comfortable environments, such as the student's home or local community spaces.

Community-Based Learning

Conduct sessions in comfortable environments, such as the student's home or local community spaces.

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Monitoring Progress

Document milestones and work alongside families and local authorities to ensure the best outcomes for every learner.

Monitoring Progress

Document milestones and work alongside families and local authorities to ensure the best outcomes for every learner.

Hours & Work-Life Balance

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Daytime Hours

Sessions are typically held between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Daytime Hours

Sessions are typically held between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

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Flexible Caseload

Whether you want to support just one student (approx. 6 hours/week) or manage multiple students (25+ hours/week), the choice is yours.

Flexible Caseload

Whether you want to support just one student (approx. 6 hours/week) or manage multiple students (25+ hours/week), the choice is yours.

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School Calendar

This is a term-time position, ideal for those seeking professional work that respects their personal time.

School Calendar

This is a term-time position, ideal for those seeking professional work that respects their personal time.

Candidate Requirements

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Expertise

A solid background in teaching or tutoring, specifically with SEN/SEMH or "school-refusing" students.

Expertise

A solid background in teaching or tutoring, specifically with SEN/SEMH or "school-refusing" students.

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Key Traits

You must be resilient, patient, and skilled at building trust with learners who find education challenging.

Key Traits

You must be resilient, patient, and skilled at building trust with learners who find education challenging.

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Vetting

A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to undergo a new check) is mandatory.

Vetting

A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to undergo a new check) is mandatory.

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Local Travel

You must be able to travel to student locations throughout the Ipswich area.

Local Travel

You must be able to travel to student locations throughout the Ipswich area.