Tutor FAQs

To become a tutor with Quantum Scholars, you can apply through our tutor application process and share your experience, subject specialisms and availability. We work with tutors across a range of education settings, including SEND tuition, Alternative Provision and one to one support.

Not always. Some tutor roles may require qualified teacher status, while others may be suitable for experienced tutors, education professionals or people with strong subject knowledge and relevant experience. Requirements may vary depending on the student, setting and type of tuition.

Quantum Scholars works with tutors across a range of subjects, including English, Maths and Science. There may also be opportunities across other curriculum areas depending on student needs and available roles.

Many tutoring roles can offer flexibility, depending on the student, school, local authority or education setting. Some roles may be part time, short term or ongoing, while others may involve regular weekly sessions.

Tutor roles may be online, in person or a mix of both. This depends on the student’s needs, the location, the type of tuition and the requirements of the school or local authority.

Yes. Qualified teachers can be well suited to tutoring roles, particularly where students need curriculum knowledge, exam preparation, SEND support or one to one learning support.

Tutors may support primary, secondary or post 16 students, depending on the role. Some tuition is focused on core subjects, while other support may be linked to SEND, Alternative Provision or students who need help re engaging with education.

SEND tuition supports students with special educational needs and disabilities. This may include students with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs, social emotional needs or other barriers to learning.

SEND tutors are usually people with experience supporting students with additional needs. This may include qualified teachers, experienced tutors, teaching assistants or education professionals with relevant SEND experience.

For many SEND tutoring roles, previous experience is helpful and may be required. The level of experience needed will depend on the student’s needs, the setting and the type of tuition being provided.

SEND tutoring is often delivered one to one, but it can also be delivered in small groups depending on the student, school or local authority requirements.

SEND tutors may support students with a wide range of needs, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, communication difficulties, learning delays or social and emotional challenges.

English, Maths and Science are commonly requested, but SEND tuition can also focus on confidence, communication, routine, engagement and helping students access learning in a way that works for them.

Alternative Provision tutoring supports students who are not currently accessing mainstream education in the usual way. This may include students with SEND needs, medical needs, anxiety, exclusions, behaviour challenges or other barriers to school attendance.

No. They can overlap, but they are not the same. SEND tuition supports students with special educational needs and disabilities. Alternative Provision supports students who need education outside a mainstream setting, which may or may not include SEND.

Alternative Provision tutors are usually people with experience supporting students who need more personalised education support. This may include qualified teachers, experienced tutors, SEND specialists or education professionals with strong behaviour, engagement or one to one support experience.

Alternative Provision tutoring may take place in schools, local authority settings, community settings, online, at home or another agreed learning environment. This will depend on the student and the requirements of the placement.

Yes. Alternative Provision tutoring is often arranged through schools, local authorities or education providers to support students who need a different approach to learning.

Yes. If you have relevant tutoring, teaching, SEND or Alternative Provision experience, you can apply for tutor opportunities with Quantum Scholars.

Current tutor roles can be found on the website here.  New roles may be added as opportunities become available.

You can apply through the Quantum Scholars website by submitting your details, experience, subject areas and availability. The team will then review your suitability for current or future tutor roles.

Yes. Qualified teachers are often well suited to tutoring roles, particularly for SEND tuition, Alternative Provision, exam support and subject specific one to one tuition. You can browse them here.

Some tutor roles may be online, depending on the student’s needs and the requirements of the school or local authority. Other roles may be in person or blended.

Yes. One to one tuition is a key part of many tutoring roles, especially for students who need personalised learning support, SEND tuition or Alternative Provision.lended.

Quantum Scholars supports education placements across England. The exact locations for tutor roles may vary depending on current demand and available opportunities.