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Personalised KS2 English Tutoring for Your Child

Primary English is so much more than just reading and writing – it's the foundation for all future learning and communication. Developing strong reading skills means your child can not only decode words but also truly understand and enjoy stories like 'The Gruffalo' or complex instructions in other subjects. Mastering writing, from forming clear sentences to structuring paragraphs in KS2 English, helps them express their ideas confidently.
Building a strong foundation in English from an early age is key to long-term academic success, and with Tutorful, your child can get the personalised support they need to thrive. Our experienced Primary English tutors help children develop essential skills in reading, writing, grammar, and comprehension while boosting their confidence and enthusiasm for learning. Whether your child is preparing for KS2 English exams or simply improving their reading skills, Tutorful provides engaging, one-to-one online lessons designed to make progress feel natural and rewarding.
Each lesson on Tutorful is fully tailored to your child's needs and school goals. Primary English tutors use interactive activities, creative writing prompts, and comprehension exercises that encourage curiosity and critical thinking. Students can revisit lesson recordings and access helpful study materials to reinforce learning between sessions. Our flexible scheduling also means lessons can easily fit into busy family routines, enabling effective learning from home. With the right KS2 English tutor by their side, your child will gain stronger literacy skills, improved test results, and a deeper love for reading and communication.

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Expert Primary English Tutors for Every Need

Finding the right Primary English tutor means connecting with someone who truly understands your child's unique needs. Tutorful's expert tutors get to know your child's learning style, adapting their approach to make subjects like phonics, comprehension, or even those tricky grammar terms like 'fronted adverbials' feel clear and manageable. We carefully pick the best, background-checked tutors from across the UK, only accepting 1 in 8 applicants, so you can feel reassured your child is in capable hands.
Our Primary English tutors combine professional teaching expertise with patience and encouragement to build confidence in even the most reluctant readers or writers. Every one-to-one session is tailored precisely to your child, making sure the learning clicks. Whether they need extra help with slow, stilted reading, building confidence in handwriting when it feels like a big effort, understanding story plots, or balancing creative storytelling with technical SPaG skills for Year 6 SATs, their tutor focuses on what matters most to them. With Tutorful, getting started with a Primary English tutor is simple and flexible. You can browse tutor profiles, review qualifications, and select someone who fits your child's personality, learning style, and needs, all from the comfort of home. You're investing in your child's future, giving them the lasting skills and confidence needed not only for their current primary school journey, including Phonics Screening Checks and SATs, but also for a smooth transition to secondary school and beyond. With the right guidance, your child can gain lasting confidence in English and the skills to succeed far beyond the classroom.

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299 English Primary tutors:

£48/hr
5.0
Michael B
Friendly, enthusiastic English Tutor
I absolutely love what I do, and channel that enthusiasm within each of my lessons. I believe a child can very easily see if a teacher is passionate about what they are teaching, which is why I believe only those who absolutely love their profession should teach. I want to provide the most engaging and challenging lesson for myself, because I hold very high standards for my quality of work, but more importantly, for the child. I want a child to leave each session safe in the knowledge that they have learnt something new that day.I like to approach each session differently, learning what interests...
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£34/hr
5.0
Luke S
Charismatic Primary school English Tutor
Hi my name is Luke and I am 28. I am a history graduate with a PGCE and a passion for both learning and teaching. I have 8 years experience working in primary schools with every age group from years R up to 6. My roles have included being a teacher during placement, teaching assistant and cover teacher. I am very experienced in working 1 to 1 with children and have ran large amounts of different interventions through the years. These range from phonics and handwriting to mathematics and writing conferencing.I am very familiar with the key stage 2 curriculum and the requirements to be successful...
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£47/hr
5.0
Georgina B
Experienced English tutor
Creative writing Technical EnglishComprehension 7+ 9 +11+13 + Courses in English comprehension; Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling & Creative Writing English Exam and Scholarship Preparation courses available this October half term 2025 and throughout the academic year. My approaches to tutoring Allowing regular and timely practice:Adequate preparation time plays a unique role in 7 - 13 plus preparation. Planning regular well paced lessons, beginning with the teaching of foundational core skills and fostering deeper learning,is far better for your child. By planning and investing in time, with regular...
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£40/hr
5.0
Rebecca W
Professional English Tutor
I have a passion for teaching Maths, English and Art to Primary school aged children. I am a fully qualified Primary school teacher and artist with over 25 years experience and throughout my career I have had the opportunity to work professionally and effectively in a range of educational child care settings. This includes working as a Nursery and Primary school teacher, running my own art workshop business, providing language based treatmentpackages to children with Special Educational Needs in my role as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and also working as a Tutor. I have had recent experience...
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£54/hr
5.0
Steven B
English Tutor - Academic IELTS Specialist
I am a patient and conscientious individual with a passion for English Language, both speech and the written word. I am familiar with the AQA, Eduqas, Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge I GCSE examinations, as well as the IELTS programme. Please note that I don't tutor English Literature. I also enjoy tutoring French and German. I tutor these subjects up to GCSE standard. I have experience of tutoring students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia and autism. I enjoy tutoring mature students too and I have developed a roster of long-term students.I am also familiar with the QTS Literacy Skills...
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£40/hr
5.0
Aiman Q
Experienced English tutor
I first discovered my passion for tutoring when I helped a younger student struggling with English. Watching their confidence grow as they understood concepts they once found difficult was incredibly rewarding. This personal experience motivated me to become a tutor, as I realised how much I enjoy guiding students, celebrating their progress, and helping them achieve their potential.I hold a Master’s degree in English Linguistics and Literature, which equips me with a deep understanding of language structures, literature, and communication strategies. I am familiar with a range of UK exam boards, i...
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