English Tutor

South East/ temporary / £25 - 30 per hour

Are you a patient, compassionate, and skilled tutor with experience supporting students with SEND?

TeacherActive are seeking a dedicated 1:1 English Tutor to work with a student in a mainstream school who is currently awaiting placement at a specialist setting. This is a short-term English Tutor role, offering a few sessions per week, with a focus on either GCSE English or Functional Skills.

About the English Tutor Role:

  • Location: Mainstream school in Kent

  • Schedule: Flexible – a few sessions per week during school hours

  • Subject Focus: GCSE English or Functional Skills (tailored to the student’s needs)

  • Support Needs: The student has SEND and benefits from a calm, structured, and consistent 1:1 approach

Ideal Candidate for this English Tutor role:

  • Experience working with SEND students, particularly those in transition

  • A strong background in English teaching or tutoring (GCSE or Functional Skills)

  • Able to build rapport quickly and adapt learning methods to individual needs

  • Patient, empathetic, and professional

This is a rewarding English Tutor opportunity to make a real difference in a young person’s learning journey during a time of transition.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



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

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