Find an expert Phonics tutor

Find a tutor
Tutor
Tutor

Expert Phonics Tutors: Put Your Child’s Education in Expert Hands

Watching your child struggle to blend sounds is incredibly tough. As a parent, you aren’t expected to be a literacy specialist or a phonics expert; your role is to provide the right support. Hiring a private one-to-one tutor shifts the academic pressure from your home to a qualified professional.
This gives you your evenings back and ends the frustration of trying to teach complex decoding skills yourself. By putting their education in the hands of an expert, you ensure they master the foundations of reading while you return to being a supportive parent.

How Tutorful Works

Step-by-Step Guide for Using Tutorful

icon

Choose your tutor

94% of our tutors hold advanced degrees, Master’s and PhD), have 2+ years of experience and are fully DBS-checked. Find the perfect tutor to boost your confidence and achieve your learning goals.

icon

Book your tutoring session

Start your learning journey with a guaranteed first lesson. Choose a time that works for you, book seamlessly through our platform, and pay only after your lesson.

icon

Start your tuition online

Learn with personalised private lessons in our secure online classroom. Watch and rewatch recorded sessions anytime. Start your tailored learning experience today!

Effortless Matching: We Do the Hard Work for You

Finding a specialist to help your child find their voice shouldn't be an exhausting chore. Forget the frustration of scrolling through endless profiles or guessing who will best engage a young learner. Our Tutor Match service eliminates the guesswork by doing the hard work for you.
We take your child's specific needs—from their current phase of phonics to their learning personality—and create a curated shortlist of specialists. We vet every tutor rigorously, with only 1 in 8 making the grade. By expertly putting children and tutors together, we ensure a perfect fit that saves you time and stress.
Find a tutor
Tutorful lesson image

Master the Phonics Curriculum

Our tutors specialise in every stage of early reading, from blending and segmenting to mastering complex graphemes. Whether your child is struggling with synthetic phonics, tricky words, or the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check, we have the expert for you. These private one-to-one sessions are designed to turn frustration into fluency, focusing on the core skills required for primary school success. We help students bridge the gap with their peers, building the confidence and self-belief they need to unlock the entire curriculum and develop a genuine love for reading.
11K+
Tutors to choose from 🧑🏽‍🏫
3.1M+
Lessons completed ✍️
200K+
Happy students 😄
81K+
5-star tutor reviews ⭐
90%
Improve by one grade ⚡️
8k+
background checked tutors 🎓
200k+
Happy students 😄

Meet some of our
151 Phonics tutors:

£62/hr
4.9
Clare C
Looking for last minute 11+Phonics Tutoring? Look no further!
I lived abroad for many years teaching in the British School of Rio de Janeiro and have experience teaching KS2, KS3, GCSE and IB students. I have also taught University Level classes in pedagogy and the art of teaching. I have experience working with SEN children and encouraging those with learning difficulties to reach their full potential. During my time at the British School I taught Key Stage 3 ICT we covered topics like video making, podcasts, spreadsheets, databases, word-processing, e-safety, communications, project management, hardware and software, using a variety of different software...
Read more
£85/hr
4.9
Alice A
Phonics Tutor - Making learning memorable
* Book your child in for SUMMER BOOSTER sessions TODAY* - I have had a HUGE increase this year in last minute requests for support, even for the day before the exam... - Many of these young people have been worrying about their GCSEs and A Levels behind closed doors and parents have realised too late that they need support. - If your child is in secondary school or 6th form now and you have any doubt about their independent study skills please consider summer sessions. - I hear all too often that the young people I am working with do not have the skills in order to attempt independent study....
Read more
£37/hr
5.0
Carole G
Professional Phonics tutor
Hi, my name is Carole. I worked as a primary school teacher for 19 years and I have been tutoring children from reception to year 8, mainly online, since February 2020. I have worked with many children, helping them to achieve success in SATs, school entrance exams or to gain increased confidence and enjoyment of their subjects in school. I had some recent feedback from a parent, stating that their child had "gone from being scared of maths (and trying to hide it by saying maths is boring) to loving it!" Some of my current students have worked with me for several years, continuing after primary...
Read more
£50/hr
5.0
Nathalie B
Nurturing Phonics Tutor
I have a BA (hons) in Primary Education from Oxford Brookes University. I have 13 years teaching experienceteaching children from Foundation Stage to Year 6. For many children, school can be a challenging environment to learn in. This is why I feel that tutoring can be a really positive tool to encourage a pupil to unlock their potential. I aim to make my sessions personalised to your child's needs and to also create an environment where the pupil feels comfortable enough to challenge themselves and realise their potential. As much as possible, I like to include games and creative ideas to engage...
Read more
£62/hr
5.0
Mario S
Strong Phonics Results - Experienced Tutor.
ExperienceI’m an experienced Mathematics, 11+, and Private School Entrance Exam Tutor. I am also a parent of two children, living in Shepperton, where I have been tutoring for some time. I have a Maths Degree from Manchester University and have complete knowledge of the GCSE and KS 2 to 4 curriculum. PerspectiveHaving two children myself helps keep things in perspective and has given me direct experience of the joys of school exams, different learning styles, and the current curriculum.SpecialisationI teach and specialise in Maths for children and adults of all ability levels.Teaching ApproachMy a...
Read more
£60/hr
4.9
Polly L
Primary Phonics Teacher and 11+ Tutor
My name is Polly and I am a qualified primary school teacher with 10+ years experience in schools.I have been tutoring online for the last six years as an 11+ and SAT's specialist.In my lessons I use a variety of test style questions, pictures and activities to help your child with their learning. Lessons are interactive and a mixture of learning, activities and games. The aim of the lesson is to learn in a relaxed environment so that your child feels comfortable. I can provide homework if you like. Lessons are 30, 45 or 60 minutes. All lessons take place within the Tutorful online classroom as...
Read more

98% of our students said
their tutors made a difference

Find a tutor

Frequently
asked questions

See all FAQs
Rates depend on the tutor’s specific experience and level, but you will always see clear, upfront pricing on every profile before you book.
See all FAQs