Outreach Tutor
Remedy Education
Location: Ilford, East London
Hours: 2 Hours Per Day, Monday to Friday
Start: September 2026
Remedy Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Outreach Tutor to support a Looked After Child living within a residential care home in Ilford who will be starting Year 10 this September.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person's education by providing consistent 1:1 tuition in a safe, supportive environment. The student requires a tutor who can build trust, encourage engagement and deliver personalised learning that helps them progress both academically and personally.
The Role
You will provide 2 hours of face-to-face tuition each weekday within the care home, delivering engaging lessons that are tailored to the student's current ability and learning needs. The focus will be on supporting the Key Stage 4 curriculum, helping to prepare the student for their GCSE studies while rebuilding confidence and developing a positive attitude towards learning.
Working closely with the care home staff and wider professionals involved in the young person's care, you will play an important role in supporting both their educational progress and overall wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging 1:1 tuition to a Year 10 student within a residential care home.
- Teach core GCSE subjects, with a focus on English, Maths and Science where appropriate.
- Plan and deliver personalised lessons that meet the student's individual learning needs.
- Build a positive, consistent and trusting relationship to encourage engagement.
- Adapt teaching strategies to suit the student's learning style and emotional needs.
- Monitor progress and maintain clear records of attendance, attainment and engagement.
- Work collaboratively with care staff, social workers and other professionals.
- Create a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.
- Promote confidence, resilience and a positive approach to education.
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified Teacher, Tutor or experienced SEN professional.
- Experience delivering 1:1 tuition or supporting students outside of mainstream education.
- Confident teaching Key Stage 4 and GCSE-level subjects.
- Experience working with Looked After Children, young people with SEMH needs, SEND or those who have experienced trauma is highly desirable.
- Patient, resilient and able to build strong professional relationships.
- Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
What Remedy Education Offers
- Competitive hourly rate of £20-£35 per hour, depending on experience.
- Consistent weekday hours.
- A rewarding opportunity to positively impact a young person's future.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Remedy Education consultant.
- Long-term opportunity with the potential for additional outreach work.
If you're passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and believe every student deserves access to high-quality education, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, please contact Zeki at Remedy Education on (phone number removed).
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