Remedial / Support English Tutor

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Remedial / Support English Tutor to provide targeted literacy intervention for learners requiring additional support in English language development.

The successful candidate will work with children, teenagers, and adults who are performing below expected academic levels due to learning gaps, interrupted education, English as an Additional Language (EAL), learning differences, or other educational needs. The tutor will provide structured, personalised instruction to strengthen foundational literacy skills while building confidence, independence, and academic success.

This role complements school learning and does not replace specialist clinical services where these are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic literacy assessments within an educational scope

• Identify learning gaps and develop personalised intervention plans

• Deliver one-to-one and small-group remedial English sessions

• Teach phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, reading fluency, comprehension, and written expression

• Support sentence construction, paragraph writing, and academic writing skills

• Reinforce classroom learning using differentiated instruction

• Adapt lessons for learners with dyslexia, ADHD, language delays, EAL, or other educational needs within the tutor's qualifications

• Build confidence, motivation, and positive learning habits

• Monitor learner progress through ongoing formative assessment

• Provide regular feedback and home support strategies to parents

• Collaborate with schools, SEN departments, and multidisciplinary professionals where appropriate

• Refer families to appropriately qualified professionals when concerns extend beyond educational intervention

• Maintain safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Literacy, Special Education, Primary Education, Applied Linguistics, or a related field

• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

• Minimum 3 years' experience teaching English or literacy intervention

• Strong knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction

• Excellent spoken and written English

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Literacy, Reading Education, Special Education, or a related discipline

• PGCE, B.Ed., QTS, or recognised teaching qualification

• Training in structured literacy, Science of Reading, Orton-Gillingham, or recognised remedial reading programmes

• Experience supporting EAL learners

• Experience in international schools or specialist learning-support settings

• Experience working with learners with mild to moderate learning differences

  
  

UAE Licensing Requirements

Tutors providing remedial English instruction must hold a valid MOHRE Tutor Permit or equivalent work authorisation before providing private educational services.

Applicants must not diagnose learning disorders or provide regulated healthcare services unless separately licensed and legally authorised under UAE law.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

• Own UAE Employment Visa

• Golden Visa

• Green Visa

• Freelance Permit

• Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

• Any other valid UAE work authorisation

  
  

Required Experience

• 3+ years teaching remedial English or literacy intervention

• Experience developing personalised intervention programmes

• Experience supporting struggling readers and writers

• Experience working with learners across different curricula

• Experience collaborating with parents and schools

• Experience monitoring learner progress through evidence-based assessment

  
  

Required Skills

• Literacy intervention

• Reading instruction

• Writing intervention

• Grammar instruction

• Vocabulary development

• Reading comprehension

• Structured literacy

• Differentiated instruction

• Academic English

• Progress monitoring

• Parent coaching

• Learner motivation

• Inclusive education

• Safeguarding

• Professional ethics

  
  

Benefits

• Flexible freelance schedule

• Competitive hourly rates

• Opportunity to support learners across multiple international curricula

• Professional development opportunities

• Collaborative multidisciplinary team

• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners' literacy, confidence, and academic achievement

  
  

Application Process

To apply, submit:

• Updated CV

• Professional photo

• Educational certificates

• Literacy or remedial education certifications (if applicable)

• Professional licences (if applicable)

• Evidence of remedial English teaching experience

• Emirates ID (if available)

• Passport copy

• UAE visa copy

• NOC from employer (if required)

• Police Clearance Certificate (preferred)

• References

  
  

Onboarding form link: https://simone3243.wixforms.com/f/7464618199665869825

Equal Opportunity Statement

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.