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English and/or Maths Tutor (Fixed Term)
Are you passionate about English or Maths? Do you want to make a real difference to children's lives?
At Children's Support Service you won't just be another member of staff - you'll be a vital part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming the lives of children who need us most. Our children face barriers to learning, and it's our mission to help them overcome these challenges and truly "be the best they can be."
Working with us means being part of a close-knit, supportive community where every voice is heard and every contribution is valued. We celebrate our successes together, support each other through challenges, and genuinely care about the wellbeing of our team.
Everything we do is guided by three powerful principles:
- Respect - We value every individual's unique journey and treat everyone with dignity and kindness
- Resilience - We help our pupils bounce back from setbacks and never give up
- Aspiration - We hold high expectations and believe in the potential of every child and every team member
This isn't your typical school environment. You'll work with pupils who face significant challenges - from SEND to social, emotional and mental health needs. Every breakthrough, every smile, every moment of progress is a victory you'll have helped to achieve. You'll see the direct impact of your work, and you'll go home knowing you've made a genuine difference.
If you're looking for more than just a job - if you want a role where you'll be challenged, supported, valued and inspired - Children's Support Service is the place for you. Come and be part of something special. Come and help our pupils be the best they can be.
Children's Support Service is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated English and/or Maths Tutor to join our team on a fixed-term basis. Our school, set in a supportive, offers a unique opportunity to work flexibly - you might be a graduates considering a future in education or recently retired and wishing to continue contributing to young people's success. Regardless of your current position, if you think this is the post for you, we would love to hear from you.
Key details:
Role: English and/or Maths Tutor
Contract: Fixed term to Jul 2026 in the first instance
Salary: Competitive - UQ/Main Scale/UPS + SEN2 allowance for QTs
Location: Wickford and Basildon
Who we're looking for:
- Someone educated to A level standard in English and/or Maths
- Individuals seeking a flexible working pattern
- Graduates, career changers, or recently retired professionals eager to support children's progress
What you'll do:
- Deliver engaging English and/or Maths tuition to individuals or small groups
- Support and motivate pupils to achieve their best
- Work alongside a committed and friendly staff team
What we offer:
- Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
- A welcoming and supportive school community
- The opportunity to make a tangible difference to pupils' educational outcomes
To apply: If you have a passion for English and/or Maths and would like to be part of our dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.
Children's Support Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks.
Children's Support Service is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.
Information about the School
The Children’s Support Service is a short stay alternative provision in Essex. We educate and support children from KS1 - KS4 as well as providing an outreach service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area. Our schools are based in Basildon (secondary) and Wickford (primary and secondary).
Our Medical Education Team work across South and West Essex and focus on not only educating children and young people but crucially reintegrating our students back into their mainstream school.
We now offer, in partnership with Essex Local Authority Education Access Team, an education and reintegration programme for students who have been permanently excluded from any part of Essex back to their local mainstream school.
Most of our students are referred to us due to challenges they may have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support. We pride ourselves on overcoming these challenges and ensuring every student is successful.
We offer a wide range of subjects and match a mainstream setting through our core curriculum offer. At the same time, as a 'needs -led' provision we offer extensive enrichment opportunities to our students.
We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.
Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to 'be the best they can be.'
CSS staff benefit from flexible working arrangements, our subscription to an Employee Assistance Programme, which provides mental health and well-being support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.
Please note that car insurance including "business use" is required.