Job Description

Home and Community-Based Tutor for Children with Additional Needs

Location:

Local area (home and community settings, including libraries)

Hours:

Part-time, Monday to Friday (typically 2-hour sessions per child per day)

Salary:

Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

About the Role:

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and adaptable

Tutor

to work with children and young people who are currently not accessing full-time education. Our learners may have additional needs, be school non-attenders, or be awaiting a placement that can meet their educational and emotional needs.

The role involves delivering bespoke 1:1 or small-group sessions, usually for two hours per child per day, across five days per week. Sessions take place in the child's home or, where appropriate, in a local library or community setting. Your goal will be to re-engage each learner with education, supporting both their academic progress and their confidence, motivation, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging, individualised lessons (typically English, Maths, and foundation skills) tailored to each child's needs, interests, and education plan. Create a calm, safe, and supportive learning environment in the home or library setting. Build positive relationships with students, families, and professionals to ensure consistent support. Record and report attendance, engagement, and progress. Encourage learners to develop independence, confidence, and a positive attitude towards learning.

Essential Requirements:

Experience working with children or young people with additional needs, such as autism, ADHD, SEMH, or anxiety-related non-attendance. Understanding of inclusive and differentiated teaching approaches. Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and maintain a flexible, child-centred approach. Teaching or tutoring qualification (QTS, HLTA, TA qualification, or equivalent experience). Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one). Availability across

Monday to Friday

to provide consistent support.

Desirable:

Experience supporting children who are out of school, on reduced timetables, or awaiting placement. Familiarity with EHCPs and multi-agency collaboration. Access to a vehicle and ability to travel locally.

What We Offer:

Rewarding work that makes a genuine difference to children's lives. Supportive, understanding, and collaborative team culture. Ongoing professional development and supervision. Flexible working hours during the school day.
If you are passionate about helping young people re-engage with learning and reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today!

Students are waiting for support, and you could start as soon as you're ready!

LTS Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates are expected to share this commitment and will be subject to our stringent vetting process including reference and background checks and the necessary qualifications. You must also either be on the DBS Update Service or willing to apply for a new DBS.

If you have been a UK resident for less than 5 years, a right to work visa must be provided and a criminal background check must also be provided for any country you have resided in for 6 months of more within the last 5 years.

LTS Group promotes equal opportunities. Because of this, we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: 30.00-35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexitime Referral programme
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

Teaching: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Do you have a teaching qualification? (preferred) Do you have proven skills teaching young people with SEN? (required) Do you have an Enhanced DBS on the Update service (preferred) Are you available 2 hrs per day Mon-Fri? (required) Do you have your own transport? (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person