Behaviour Support Tutor

Location: Rainham, East London
Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour
Job Type: Temporary | Part-Time | Flexible Hours

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 behavioural and emotional support alongside basic academic tuition (e.g English or Maths)
• Use relationship-building and mentoring techniques to engage students with behavioural difficulties.
• Create a safe, consistent and supportive space where students feel heard and motivated.
• Support learners in developing key social, emotional and academic skills.
• Track progress and communicate regularly with parents, carers, or support professionals.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children or young people with behavioural challenges and SEN.
• Background in mentoring, youth work, support work, or similar roles.
• Right to work in the UK
• Have or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check

Desired Qualifications:

• Teaching qualifications such as PGCE or QTS
• Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Education or a related field.
• Knowledge of de-escalation strategies, SEMH needs, or trauma-informed approaches.

What we Offer:

• Flexible working hours- fit sessions around your schedule
• TeamTeach Training along with courses such as Safeguarding and Prevent awareness, free of charge!
• Competitive pay rates

This role is ideal for someone who genuinely wants to empower vulnerable students, offering more than just academic instruction. You will be a role model, mentor, and steady presence in a young persons life when they need it most.

Apply now to start supporting students in Rainham!

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.