EAL / ESOL Tutors & Teachers

South West/ temporary / £25 - 35 per hour

EAL / ESOL Tutors & Teachers – Relevant Experience and Qualifications Required

TeacherActive is proud to partner with Schools and Local Authorities in your area, and we are currently seeking experienced and qualified EAL / ESOL Tutors and Teachers to help transform the lives of vulnerable young people in your community.

This role is specifically suited to professionals with proven EAL/ESOL teaching experience and recognised teaching qualifications, who are confident working with disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly, creatively, and in a trauma-informed way, making a meaningful difference to both your own career and the lives of the young people you support.

The role:

  • Deliver in-person tuition to children, teenagers, and young people with SEMH and SEND needs, including MLD, SLD, PMLD, and other additional needs

  • Support pupils from KS1 to KS5 (in line with your experience and specialism), referred by local authorities and schools

  • Plan and deliver individualised, trauma-informed sessions that meet complex educational and emotional needs

  • Provide regular, detailed feedback on learner progress to support ongoing development

Essential requirements:

  • Recognised professional teaching qualifications, such as CELTA, TEFL, TESOL, QTS, or equivalent

  • Demonstrable experience teaching EAL/ESOL, ideally within alternative provision, SEND, or local authority settings

  • Experience working with children and young people with additional needs, particularly SEND and SEMH

  • Experience supporting learners with MLD, SLD, and PMLD is highly desirable

  • Experience using therapeutic or trauma-informed approaches to support vulnerable learners

In return, you can expect:

  • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7, supporting you through a smooth and efficient onboarding process

  • Access to an innovative and engaging curriculum

  • Purposeful CPD opportunities to support your professional development

All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring correct Tax and National Insurance contributions, with no hidden admin fees.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a real difference, click APPLY NOW, and I will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity.

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0117 223 2200

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.