An Expert Primary Maths Tutor You Can Trust
Are you looking for high-quality primary maths tutors to help your pupils achieve their full potential in maths? Third Space Learning offers personalised, one-to-one online maths tuition that’s proven to boost confidence and results for primary school pupils.
Since 2013, Third Space Learning’s primary maths tutors have taught over 160,000 primary school pupils between the ages of 5 and 12. Our tutors specialise in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 maths, providing expert support that complements classroom teaching.
Schools like yours join us because we understand the struggles primary schools face when it comes to confidence, fluency, and reasoning and problem solving.
“The children love Third Space, it really supports what they do in class. The fact they have to speak with their own primary school maths tutor and explain their reasoning helps to develop confidence and their use of mathematical vocabulary.”
Karyn Astle, Deputy Headteacher,
Buckingham Park Primary School
Why choose Third Space Learning’s primary maths tutors?
1 Subject specialists
Unlike most tutoring providers, we don’t try to teach all subjects at all levels. We wouldn’t be your go-to for a science tutor or an English tutor. Instead, our tutors specialise purely in primary school maths, offering expertise that rivals many private tutors in London and across the UK.
Our tutors are uniquely positioned to teach maths based on their:
- Deep subject knowledge
- Experience teaching young people
- Academic backgrounds in STEM subjects (including maths, engineering and physics)
- Intensive training in the English National Curriculum
2 Experts in the National Curriculum
The maths lessons the primary tutors teach have been created by PGCE-qualified experienced teachers from the UK. They are closely matched to the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 English National Curriculum with a focus on problem solving and reasoning. This alignment ensures that our tutoring complements and reinforces what pupils are learning in the classroom, providing seamless support for their maths education.
3 Personalised approach
Our diagnostic assessment allows us to identify each pupil’s individual learning needs and gaps in understanding. This informs a personalised learning plan that targets specific areas for improvement. And always there is a focus on problem solving. Tutors also work hard to build a rapport with their pupils, helping to engage pupils and make maths more relatable and enjoyable.
And it works – in an independent trial, pupils receiving weekly personalised one-to-one maths tutoring from Third Space Learning made 7 months’ progress in 14 weeks!
The results you can expect from our primary maths tutors…
A lesson matched to the child’s ability
For a pupil with less confidence, raising a hand in class can be daunting. Third Space Learning’s online maths lessons offer them the opportunity to talk through questions and build key numeracy skills with their own private tutor.
Tutors work closely with each pupil during tutoring sessions, asking questions like ‘how did you work that out?’ and ‘could you use any other methods?’ to ensure pupils develop deep conceptual understanding rather than relying on quick fixes.
Increased confidence in maths
Whatever level pupils are working at, they will progress faster if they have the confidence to keep trying. Third Space Learning’s primary maths tutors offer pupils a safe place to challenge themselves — making a mistake is part of the process and leads to greater understanding.
A child with the confidence to ‘have a go’ in primary school will be much better prepared for the challenges of Key Stage 3 maths and GCSE as they move into secondary school and beyond.
Exam readiness
Third Space Learning’s online maths lessons are designed to make sure pupils get plenty of exam preparation and have the chance to try a range of more challenging applied reasoning and practice questions.
Though maths success extends beyond exam results, the time spent on practice questions and developing exam techniques helps pupils feel confident for any upcoming tests and entrance exams whether it’s SATs, the 7+, 10+, 11+ or even Common Entrance.
Total focus from tutor and child
Children have a tendency to switch off and lose concentration if they don’t feel engaged in maths lessons. And in a class of 30, it’s not easy for a primary school teacher to give each pupil the individual attention they might need to succeed.
Third Space Learning’s online tuition offers pupils the full attention of their own private maths tutor, who works at just the right pace for them. ​​​​​​The one to one lessons follow an ‘I do, you do, we do’ approach to help students move from guided to independent practice, building their confidence and accelerating progress.
Primary school maths tuition with Third Space Learning: The details
Schools want to be sure their pupils are receiving the best tutoring possible. Here’s what sets our primary maths tutors apart:
Many of our tutors have several years of experience in the primary education sector
All tutors complete our intensive Global Tutor Training Programme, which covers both subject knowledge and effective online teaching methods
Tutors are trained in the English National Curriculum, ensuring alignment with classroom teaching
All tutors undergo enhanced DBS checks or international equivalents
Since 2013, our primary tutors have taught over 160,000 pupils across the UK. Headteachers, school leaders and class teachers consistently choose us for our years of tutoring experience as we are the most affordable and effective option to raise standards in maths.
By taking maths tuition online and creating a global community of primary tutors, we’ve been able to help schools implement one to one primary education at a fraction of the cost of traditional face to face maths tuition.
“Builds confidence, develops reasoning skills through talk, is a safe environment for children to become confident in making mistakes – leading to increased resilience. The children enjoy working with their tutors focusing on specific skills in a fun and different way.”
Helen Soderstrom, Deputy Head
Mount Nod Primary School, Coventry
How our in school maths tutoring works
Online maths interventions in primary schools
School selects target pupils: Schools select their target pupils for one-to-one teaching. The majority of primary schools use Third Space Learning’s tutoring services to support their Pupil Premium-eligible pupils.
Initial assessment: Pupils start with an online diagnostic assessment to identify learning gaps and help tutors progress through each pupil’s selected programme at the right pitch and pace. Teachers are also free to review and re-order the national curriculum aligned lessons at any point
Regular online sessions: Each pupil receives their own personal Third Space Learning tutor for weekly lessons in our secure online classroom. All tutors are DBS-checked and go through an intensive period of training.
Progress tracking: The pupil’s primary teacher in the classroom receives regular progress reports for each pupil to ensure that the content covered in the online maths tuition aligns with what’s happening at school. The reports also identify personal learning needs for each child in maths and how Third Space Learning is addressing them.
Additional resources: Schools who sign up for the primary school tuition programme also receive full access for all staff to the Third Space Learning Maths Hub. This library of maths mastery resources includes the ever-popular Fluent in Five and White Rose Maths lesson slides.
School selects target pupils: Schools select their target pupils for one-to-one teaching. The majority of primary schools use Third Space Learning’s tutoring services to support their Pupil Premium-eligible pupils.
Initial assessment: Pupils start with an online diagnostic assessment to identify learning gaps and help tutors progress through each pupil’s selected programme at the right pitch and pace. Teachers are also free to review and re-order the national curriculum aligned lessons at any point
Regular online sessions: Each pupil receives their own personal Third Space Learning tutor for weekly lessons in our secure online classroom. All tutors are DBS-checked and go through an intensive period of training.
Progress tracking: The pupil’s primary teacher in the classroom receives regular progress reports for each pupil to ensure that the content covered in the online maths tuition aligns with what’s happening at school. The reports also identify personal learning needs for each child in maths and how Third Space Learning is addressing them.
Additional resources: Schools who sign up for the primary school tuition programme also receive full access for all staff to the Third Space Learning Maths Hub. This library of maths mastery resources includes the ever-popular Fluent in Five and White Rose Maths lesson slides.
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Frequently asked questions
Are your primary school maths tutors qualified teachers?
All of Third Space Learning’s primary school maths tutors complete our Global Tutor Training Programme. This provides specific training to teach one-to-one online lessons in maths following the English National Curriculum. Our primary maths tuition is delivered by STEM graduates with several years of experience, and undergraduates studying for a maths, physics, or engineering related degree.
What age is recommended for primary school maths tuition?
Third Space Learning’s specialist primary maths tutors only teach online maths lessons to pupils in Years 2 to 6 or to pupils in Year 7 who have outstanding gaps from other Key Stage 2 year groups. We also have tutors who teach our secondary programmes for KS3 maths, and GCSE maths and we hope to offer support for further maths and A-level maths in the near future.
Do you offer exam revision programmes?
Third Space Learning’s specific Key Stage 2 SATs revision programme exists to help pupils master key exam skills in a nurturing, low-stakes environment. Lessons are prioritised based on their likely impact on pupils’ SATs scores and are broken down into 4 stages to help pupils develop the confidence and tools they need to tackle SATs-style questions. For GCSE-level students at secondary school, Third Space Learning’s GCSE Revision Programme offers private tutors teaching online maths lessons suitable for all exam boards; AQA, Edexcel, and OCR. We do not offer university-level maths tuition.
Which curriculum do your maths tutors follow?
All online maths lessons follow the English National Curriculum. Primary lessons are designed to plug gaps across KS1 and KS2, and specific SATs revision lessons are available for Year 6. Our tutors are trained to adapt their teaching style to match the methods used in UK classrooms, ensuring consistency with your pupils’ in-school learning.
Does your tutoring take place in-person?
No, each Third Space learner receives virtual lessons from experienced tutors through our digital tutoring system, customized to their individual learning approach. By taking maths tuition virtually, we’ve been able to help schools establish one-to-one primary education at a fraction of the cost of traditional personal maths tutors.