Leicestershire County Council Virtual School Tutor - January 2026 start

Location: Charnwood

Start Date: rolling start from January 2026 onwards

Contract: Temporary
Tradewind Recruitment is now working closely with Leicestershire County Council (LCC) to provide tuition for pupils without a school place (neither mainstream nor AP / SEND settings) to ensure that their legal entitlement to education is met.
This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Tutot to support pupils on a bespoke and individualised basis. Experience with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is preferred. This role would also be suitable for tutors with a strong professional interest in a range of SEND.
The role - Tuition subjects needed:
*Primary Mathematics
*Primary English
*Secondary Mathematics
*Secondary English
*Functional Skills - English
*Functional Skills - Mathematics
The role - requirements:
*Tutoring pupils at their home, or in a public place - by mutual agreement
*Planning and delivering engaging sessions tailored to individual pupil learning needs
*Supporting pupils who may have gaps in learning, or disrupted learning experiences
*Reporting session progress and outcomes
*Creating a safe and positive learning environment
*Working collaboratively with a range of support staff and external professionals
The ideal candidate will:
*Hold QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification)
*Have experience working with pupils with SEND (desirable)
*Demonstrate strong relationship-building skills
*Be resilient, patient, and passionate about inclusive education
*Plan structured learning to ensure pupils make academic progress
In return, Tradewind offers:
*Competitive hourly and daily rates of pay
*Regular tutoring opportunities
*Flexible hours that fit around your personal / professional commitments
*Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant
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