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Online Reading Tutoring for Students in wakefield
Sometimes, a quiet struggle with reading becomes clear – a hesitancy to pick up a book, or a comment from a teacher at a wakefield school. You want to help, but perhaps feel out of your depth on how to best support their progress.
Tutorful understands this. We carefully match students in wakefield with expert online Reading tutors from anywhere in the UK. This means your child receives focused, personal attention from the comfort of your home, without you having to become a tutoring expert yourself.
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Building Confidence and Curiosity Through Reading
Imagine your child not just reading words, but truly understanding and engaging with stories, articles, and textbooks. Strong reading skills are a cornerstone for all learning, helping them to analyse complex ideas in their English Literature lessons, follow instructions in science experiments, or understand historical documents.
Beyond academic success, improving reading builds a quiet confidence. It helps them articulate their thoughts, develop critical thinking, and fosters a lifelong curiosity, whether they're exploring a new hobby or preparing for future studies.
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Personalised Reading Support, Tailored for Your Child
For parents new to tutoring, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. You don't need to scroll through endless profiles; tell us about your child's specific reading needs, and we'll carefully match them with a qualified tutor. Our tutors are chosen not just for their subject knowledge, but for their ability to build confidence and truly connect with students, helping them feel understood and supported.
Forget static video calls. Tutorful's online classroom is built for active learning. Your child and their tutor will share an interactive whiteboard, working through texts, annotating passages, and discussing vocabulary together in real time. Every session can be recorded, so your child can revisit challenging concepts or reread sections whenever they need to, making revision for exams or simply reinforcing understanding much easier.
With online tutoring, there's no need for travel across wakefield or rigid schedules. Sessions fit around school, clubs, and family commitments. This flexibility means your child can connect with the best Reading tutors from anywhere in the UK, not just those nearby. And if the first tutor isn't quite the right fit, we'll arrange a new one and cover the cost of that initial session. It's support that works for your child, in your home, on your terms.
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10 Reading tutors in Wakefield:
£39/hr
5.0
Nadeem A
Enthusiastic Reading tutor
Nadeem Ahmed | Former Deputy Headteacher | English GCSE Specialist | AQA & EDUQAS Examiner | Proven Grade BoosterI’m Nadeem, a passionate and experienced English teacher with over 15 years in secondary education, including time as a Deputy Headteacher. I’ve worked extensively with both the AQA and EDUQAS exam boards, and I’m also a qualified examiner—meaning I know exactly what examiners are looking for and how to help students maximise their marks.What drives me is seeing students grow in confidence and ability. Tutoring allows me to work closely with young people, helping them overcome barrier...
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£39/hr
5.0
Eve C
Experienced SENDCo and primary teacher Reading
An experienced , reliable and highly successful primary school teacher and SENDCo. Teaching from reception up to year six, covering all primary subjects. Ability to teach all primary subjects including Maths, English, Phonics and Science. I can deliver one-to-one tutoring to a high standard which motivates students to succeed. I have a genuine interest in helping all children learn, creating individualised learning plans and working alongside parents to support their child's learning and needs. Teaching for over ten years across all key stages mean I have an overview of where children come from...
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£24/hr
5.0
Ruqayyah S
KS1 Tutor - Reading Reading, Phonics, & Maths (Primary Ed)
Hi, I’m Ruqayyah and I’m currently studying Primary Education at university. I have experience working as a Teaching Assistant in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, supporting children with early reading, phonics, writing and maths.I specialise in helping younger children (Reception–Year 2) build strong foundations and confidence in: • Phonics & early reading (sounding out, blending, tricky words) • Reading fluency & comprehension • Early maths (number recognition, number bonds, addition & subtraction, counting in 2s/5s/10s) • General homework support for KS1My teaching style is calm, patient and e...
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£41/hr
4.8
Richard S
Friendly Reading tutor
PLEASE NOTE: WILL ALL PARTIES REQUESTING MY TUTORING SERVICES PLEASE DISCLOSE THEIR AVAILABILITY IN THEIR FIRST POST; DOING THIS WILL IMPROVE THE SPEED AT WHICH LESSONS CAN BE BOOKEDI began tutoring in October 1990 and have (in the already listed subject areas) taught in community groups, family history societies, further education colleges and in private homes covering the Leeds-Bradford and Wakefield area of West Yorkshire. I have also performed poetry and participated in both the Headingley and Ilkley Literary Festivals. Currently, I serve as Chairperson for Leeds Combined Arts, and this role...
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£27/hr
5.0
Natasha A
KS1 Reading Maths
Are you or your child looking for extra academic support? I offer personalised tutoring tailored to each student’s unique needs and learning style. Whether you’re struggling with a specific subject, preparing for exams, or just want to stay ahead, I’m here to help make learning less stressful and more effective. With patience, clear explanations, and encouragement, I aim to build not just knowledge but confidence. I focus on creating a comfortable environment where questions are welcomed, progress is celebrated, and mistakes are seen as part of growth. Tutoring with me means you’ll get one-on-...
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£54/hr
5.0
Steven B
Reading 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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£37/hr
5.0
Carole G
Professional Reading 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...
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£79/hr
5.0
Michelle P
In need of Easter revision? Message me. Reading English
Hi. My name is Michelle and I'm a freelance writer and online English tutor. I also work casually as a Cover Supervisor, providing emergency teacher cover in high schools all over Chester and the surrounding area. I graduated in 2018, as a mature student, with a first-class English Literature degree and am available for hire as a private English tutor and mentor. I have lots of experience preparing students for 7+, 11+, GCSE, A Level, IELTS and all common entrance English exams.As the parent of two children myself (ages twelve and sixteen), I understand first-hand how difficult it can be trying...
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£45/hr
5.0
Matthew B
Enthusiastic Teacher Looking To Make Reading Fun !
*NOW TAKING REQUESTS FOR THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR (2026-27)* - please message me before booking as I am still tutoring this current academic year's cohort and it's a lot easier to come to a mutually beneficial time slot as opposed to having to make adjustments to bookings generated by the system.*I live in the North West of England and can cater in-person tutoring for students within 10 miles of where I live!*Family Discount: offering discounts on brothers/sisters of family members I am currently tutoring. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Tutor Rate:For clarity,...
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£60/hr
4.9
Polly L
Primary Reading 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...
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Luke S
I want to give a big thankyou to Luke for his work with my son.
He's been incredibly patient and supportive, while also encouraging improvement in his reading.
Luke struck a great balance between structured learning and making the sessions fun.
We've seen real progress and I highly recommend him.
- Year 2 student
Ellis S
1st May 2026
Joanne W
My daughter has been having tutoring session with Jo for some time now, her reading has improved so much in that time. My daughter can be quite shy but she settled with Jo very quickly and she makes the lesson engaging and fun.Would recommend to anyone who needs some help for their child who is behind at school.
Sarah A
26th Jan 2026
Tess B
Tess has been so helpful in helping our son with dyslexia build both his confidence and abilities academically during his final years of primary school. He's now in a great position to tackle his secondary education!
Duncan S
23rd Jun 2025
Sarah H
Sarah is a great tutor, my child has really built a good relationship with Sarah and Sarah always adapts the lessons to work with my child and what interests her and keeps her motivated.
Harpreet K
29th Oct 2024
Stephen T
My daughter has been with Stephen for 3 weeks now,She loves it! Stephen is a very friendly tutor and gives great reading tips.
Cuixia W
5th Oct 2024
Eleanor B
Great first 'getting to know' lesson. Ellie helped Monty warm to the idea of tutoring by tapping nicely into his interests (he said afterwards that he really liked her) . He is positive about having another session next week. It was good that they could discuss his current school book; I think this is going to help him.
Laura M
2nd Oct 2024
Hannah B
Within 5 minutes of specking to Hannah, I knew she was going to be my son’s tutor. She’s personable, passionate and knows her industry inside out. We’ve only had 2 lessons, but I can see the confidence and enjoyment on my son’s face as he’s learning. My son said after his 2nd lesson, ‘Hannah is so calm and I’m really enjoying tutoring’. We are actually so blessed to have found Hannah.
Victoria V
9th Aug 2024
Nic H
Nic is a very experienced teacher who is able to adapt to different children, with an array of tools up her sleeve to keep the child engaged. After every lesson Nic is very good at telling me what they went through and what we should be focusing on. I think I am even learning myself on letter formation!
My daughter is a high functioning autistic person in reception, who needs to close some gaps in her phonics, numbers and handwriting. The leap from reception to year 1 can be difficult and Nic is helping me to get my daughter to a level where she will feel stable with the transition.
I was worried that a 1hr lesson would be too hard for my daughter and that she would not be engaged. My daughter is fully engaged and I am very impressed with what my daughter can achieve in her lesson.
Alaina N
3rd Jun 2024
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Absolutely. Online tutoring means your child in wakefield can access a wider pool of expert Reading tutors from across the UK. Our interactive classroom is specifically designed for engaging learning, using shared whiteboards and collaborative tools that make it feel like a face-to-face session, all from the comfort of your home.