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Outreach Tutor
1:1 Outreach Tutor – Clacton-on-Sea (Essex) & Surrounding Areas
Role Type: 1:1 Outreach Tutor | Location: Face-to-face (Child’s home, local library, or community centre) Base: Tuition Hub in Clacton-on-Sea Hours: Part-time or full-time
- Most referrals: 10–15 hours per week
- Full-time tutors support multiple students Start Date: As soon as possible (ASAP) Subjects: English & Maths (Primary & GCSE levels)
About the Role
1st Staff is a nationally recognised Alternative Provision provider, delivering holistic therapeutic and educational support for children and young people (aged 4-25) who struggle in mainstream education due to:
- SEN (Special Educational Needs)
- SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health needs)
- Challenging behaviour
- Risk of permanent exclusions
We are seeking dedicated 1:1 tutors for Clacton-on-Sea and surrounding Essex areas.
As a tutor, you will deliver personalised, engaging, and supportive learning sessions to young people in close collaboration with Local Authorities. This role suits individuals who are: ✔ Patient, caring, and emotionally resilient ✔ Passionate about building trust with young people ✔ Committed to making a positive difference in their education
Previous experience as a Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, or Mentor is highly desirable but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Assess students’ academic levels and needs to develop tailored, personalised lesson plans.
- Plan and deliver engaging, one-to-one lessons using evidence-based tutoring techniques.
- Engage students who may have difficulties focusing, communicate effectively, or struggle with SEN/SEMH.
- Monitor and report progress with clear, actionable feedback for schools and parents.
- Adapt teaching methods to suit different learning styles, abilities, and emotional needs.
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and motivating learning environment for each student.
- Work collaboratively with schools, Local Authority teams, and our hub tutors in Clacton.
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Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience:
- +Previous experience supporting young people in an educational environment (tutoring, teaching, mentoring, community work).
- Ability to work effectively with students with SEN/SEMH and challenging behaviours.
- Strong communication skills – ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
- Confidence in adapting lessons for varying abilities and emotional needs.
- Patience, empathy, and strong rapport-building skills.
- Flexibility to adjust plans based on student responses.
- Ability to plan structured, engaging sessions.
Preferred Skills:
- First Aid certification (desirable but not mandatory).
- Experience with therapeutic or trauma-informed approaches (strongly beneficial).
- Access to reliable transport (for visiting students’ homes/libraries).
Other Critical Criteria:
- Enhanced DBS Check required for all successful applicants.
- Willingness to complete annual safeguarding training.
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Why 1st Staff?
✨ Support Network: Access to specialized leads via:
- Lead Turing for your area
- Designated Safeguarding Leads
- Curriculum Leads (Math and English)
- Behavioural Specialist
- Head of Education
📚 Resources & Training:
- Access to Twinkl and White Rose Hub for lesson planning and resources.
- Bespoke induction and professional development to enhance tutoring skills.
🚀 Opportunities to Grow:
- Work with diverse, challenging, and rewarding cases.
- Join a thriving tutorial hub community in Clacton.
Compensation & Conditions
- Flexible working: Part-time or full-time.
- Competitive hourly pay rates, dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Pay-as-you-go (PAYE) model – not self-employed.
- Long-term roles with schools and Local Authorities.
- Stable work with career progression opportunities.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We wholly commit to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and young people. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and ensure equal opportunity for:
- All suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or age.
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference? Send your CV directly to us.
Background check will include an enhanced DBS as a prerequisite of the role.
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