Complex Needs Outreach Tutor. Education & Training

Complex Needs Outreach Tutor January 2026 Start in Lancashire

Prospero Teaching is currently looking for an experienced Outreach Tutor to deliver 1:1, bespoke education for young people with complex needs in Lancashire, starting in January 2026. This role focuses on working with students who are unable to attend school and require tailored learning support.

As an Outreach Tutor, you will design and deliver personalised lessons with a strong focus on core subjects such as English and Maths. Many of the students you support may have significant additional needs, requiring full adult care, including assistance with mobility or the use of wheelchairs.

This role is ideal for a tutor with a passion for inclusive education, who can adapt teaching methods to meet individual learning needs. Experience with communication systems such as Makaton and PECS is highly desirable but not essential.

In this role, you'll help reintroduce structure and routine into the students day, promoting both academic and life skills development. Prospero Teaching will provide you with the necessary support and guidance to monitor progress and ensure effective learning outcomes.

• Location:
  
  Community-based or within pupils homes in Lancashire
• Position:
  Outreach Tutor (Complex Needs)
• Full-time/Part-time:
  Part-time, 15 - 25 hours per week
• Minimum Rate of Pay: £25 per hour
• Hours:
  
  1 - 3 hours per session

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS, or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months experience working in a UK school or with SEN learners
• Experience with Makaton and/or PECS (highly desirable)
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable, but not essential)

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service (or be willing to process a new application)
• Provide two professional child-related references from the last two years

To apply, please send your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will need to complete all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching.

As part of the role, you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people you work with.

• Accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Access to our in-house Training and Development Team

If you're ready to make a difference and meet the above criteria, please apply or send your CV to (url removed)