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James
- Rate £88,448
- Response 1h
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Students8
Number of students James has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students James has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

£88,448/hr
1st lesson free
- English
- Reading
- Creative writing
- Test prep
Primary teacher with 14 years' Year 6 experience teaches KS2 SATs prep and 11+ Test Prep
- English
- Reading
- Creative writing
- Test prep
Lesson location
Recommended
James is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About James
I'm a qualified primary teacher with over 14 years of experience, including roles as Assistant Headteacher, English Lead, and Year 4, 5 and 6 specialist. I've supported pupils across a range of abilities, including those with SEND, and have a strong track record in helping children build confidence and make progress, particularly in English. Having led whole-school English and behaviour, and worked as a writing moderator, I bring deep curriculum knowledge and a clear, structured approach to teaching. I love creating personalised, engaging lessons that meet each learner's needs — whether for SATs prep, writing improvement, or developing reading fluency. I joined Superprof because I’m passionate about helping children succeed beyond the classroom, and tutoring allows me to give focused, one-to-one support that makes a lasting difference.
About the lesson
- Primary
levels :
Primary
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Lumen Learning - KS2 and 11+ Private Tutoring Unlocking potential in young minds for brighter futures A passionate primary educator with 14 years' of classroom and leadership experience, including roles as Assistant Headteacher, Phase Leader and English Lead, I specialise in KS2 SATs preparation, creative writing and 11+ tuition. I have delivered whole-school training on English and behaviour, and have led interventions that boost confidence, progress and enjoyment of learning. My tutoring style is calm, structured and responsive. I tailor every session to your child's needs, ensuring sessions are engaging, well-paced and rooted in clear objectives. I use a mix of modelling, guided practice and feedback to build independence, boosting both skills and self-esteem. A typical session lasts one hour and might include a warm-up game or activity, followed by introduction to the lesson's content, the opportunity to explore questions practically and through discussion, and modelling of key strategies. This may be followed by guided practice and then independent work with specific and tailored feedback. Parents are provided with a short report following each session, updating you on your child's progress. Lengthier, verbal feedback is provided at key junctures for longer-term clients. I have extensive experience of preparing pupils for KS2 SATs, supporting reading, writing, grammar, spelling and mathematics. As a SATs marker, I have an in-depth knowledge of the tests and test cycle, and, as a writing moderator, a deep knowledge of Year 6 writing, particularly at Greater Depth. I have a strong understanding of the GL 11+ examination and the requirements of local grammar schools. Whether your child needs confidence-boosting tuition, targeted support or stretch and challenge, I help every learner make meaningful progress. I am fully DBS-checked and offer both in-person and online tuition.
Review
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Perfect! James is an excellent tutor and helped my son revise and improve for the KS2 tests.
As he described in his profile, James used the first session to identify the gaps in knowledge and the key points for improvement. Then he adapted his tutorials to my son's needs and worked on specific questions to help him see for himself where he was going wrong.
My son said that each session with James helped him make fewer mistakes and improve. I fully recommend James for his patient, well-structured and logical way he takes to help pupils achieve their potential.- Excellent tuition sessions with a very keen and capable young man, who listened well and responded superbly to feedback. A pleasure to work with.James's response :
Perfect! James built a good rapport with our son straight away. Very calm and stress free sessions which has helped our son to enjoy his tuition more. Thank you
- A great session with a hardworking and enthusiastic boyJames's response :
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Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I have seen firsthand how dedicated James is to helping students succeed. He is great at adapting his approach to each student's needs. He creates a supportive learning environment that helps students build confidence as well as knowledge.
I've seen the care and effort James puts into preparing lessons and supporting students outside of sessions when needed. His commitment to their progress is what makes him such an effective tutor.
I would highly recommend James to any student looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging tutor.James is an excellent English teacher who is friendly, patient, and highly knowledgeable. He makes lessons engaging and easy to understand, helping students build both their skills and confidence. I would highly recommend him.
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Rates
Rate
- £88,448
Pack prices
- 5h: £393,101
- 10h: £786,202
online
- £78,620/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with James will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
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