Early Years Tutor Jobs UK
Early years tutoring is one of the most rewarding areas of private tutoring in the UK. Supporting children in their first steps in learning — phonics, reading, numeracy, and school readiness — is high-impact work, and demand from parents is growing year on year.
Register as a Tutor — Free, Takes 5 Minutes
What Early Years Tutor Jobs Involve
- Phonics — teaching letter-sound correspondences using schemes like Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc, or Letters and Sounds
- Early reading — blending, segmenting, sight words, and reading fluency for Reception and Year 1
- Early writing — pencil grip, letter formation, spelling, and simple sentence construction
- Early numeracy — counting, number recognition, simple addition and subtraction, shape and space
- School readiness — routines, listening skills, following instructions, social confidence
- SEND support — working with children with speech and language delays, autism, or developmental differences
- Parental guidance — coaching parents on how to support learning at home
Qualifications for Early Years Tutor Jobs
| Background | Suitable for |
|---|---|
| QTS with KS1/Reception experience | All early years tutoring; highest rates |
| Level 3 Early Years Educator | EYFS and Reception support |
| Primary Education degree (non-QTS) | Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 |
| TA with EYFS experience | Phonics, reading, and numeracy support |
| HLTA or SENCO background | SEND early years support |
A valid DBS certificate is essential. Parents of young children will always ask for one before booking.
How Much Can You Earn from Early Years Tutoring?
| Hours/week | Rate | Monthly (keep 95%) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hrs | £22/hr | £418 |
| 10 hrs | £22/hr | £836 |
| 15 hrs | £35/hr | £1995 |
| 20 hrs | £35/hr | £2660 |
Tutors with QTS or specialist SEND experience typically command the higher end of these rates.
Register as an Early Years Tutor on TheTutorLink
- Create a free account at app.thetutor.link/register
- List your EYFS and primary qualifications, DBS status, and experience
- Set your rate and specify whether you offer in-person, online, or both
- Parents searching for early years support find your profile directly
- Lessons arranged and payment processed through the platform — you keep 95%
Register as a Tutor — Free, Takes 5 Minutes