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Date Added: Thu 24/07/2025

Tutor (Alternative Provision)

Portsmouth, PO1, UK
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Company: PROSPERO TEACHING

Job Type: Temporary, Full Time

Salary: £25.00 - £30.00/hour

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and resilient educator who thrives on making a difference in the lives of young people? Prospero Teaching are seeking to appoint a fantastic Alternative Provision Tutor to work 1:1 with a young person in Year 9, currently on a partial school timetable, who needs support to reintegrate into full-time classroom learning.

About the Learner:

At risk of permanent exclusion (PEX) and in need of a positive, consistent adult relationship.
Currently working at a Year 6 level in English and Maths.
Has SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs and may become emotionally dysregulated.
Tuition will begin with a focus on engagement and trust-building, gradually introducing academic content.
The goal is to support their transition back into full-time education in the next academic year.

As an Alternative Provision Tutor you will:

Deliver 1:1 tuition for 15 hours per week (flexible timing)
Create a safe, supportive learning environment
Tailor sessions to meet the learner's academic and emotional needs
Work collaboratively with other professionals involved in the learner's careAbout you:

Minimum 1 year of experience in UK schools as a TA, SEN TA, Cover Supervisor, Teacher, SENCO, or similar
Experience supporting learners with SEMH needs
Skilled in de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies
Patient, empathetic, and able to build rapport and trust
Confident in delivering KS2-level Maths and English, and engaging PSHE contentPosition - Alternative Provision Tutor
Contract or position start date - ASAP
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A
Full time/part-time - Opportunities for both
Hours - 10 Hours per week- for the right candidate, this can be increased to full time with additional tuition opportunities

Essential & Desirable Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year of experience working within UK schools- ESSENTIAL

Trauma-informed and skilled in de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies- Desirable

To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:

Hold right to work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide references upon request
Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)
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