Functional Skill Tutor

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Functional Skills Tutor to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. This role is essential in assisting teachers in delivering high-quality education and providing individualised support to students, particularly those with special educational needs.

We’re not looking for someone who just wants to follow a rigid curriculum. We’re looking for someone who can:

- Teach Functional Skills in a creative, adaptable way.

- Work flexibly between traditional teaching methods and hands-on, practical learning.

- Support young people with SEND, helping them build confidence and independence. Relationships are key!

- Bring energy and initiative embracing challenges, solving problems, and making learning meaningful in any situation.

Teaching and learning

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual learner needs, using a variety of teaching methods and resources.
• Provide individual and group instruction in Functional Skills.
• Develop and adapt lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
• Conduct initial assessments and diagnostic testing to establish learners' starting points.
• Set clear and achievable learning objectives and monitor learner progress through regular assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to support learner development.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of learner attendance, progress, and achievement.
• Collaborate with other teaching staff and support teams to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum.
• Support learners in developing essential employability and life skills.
• Deliver tailored learning sessions for learners with additional needs.
• Promote a positive learning environment that encourages participation and progress.
• Ensure compliance with all quality standards and safeguarding procedures.

Planning

• Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
• Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons,
• Prepare the classroom for lessons
• Use their area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, and to plan their role in learning activities
• Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning
• Plan how they will support the inclusion of pupils in the learning activities

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals

Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher

Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision

Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers

Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners while working within a supportive team environment.

Requirements

• Relevant teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 3 Award in Education and Training).
• Functional Skills qualification or subject-specific degree in English, Maths, or ICT.
• Experience in teaching Functional Skills or a similar subject.
• Strong understanding of assessment and quality assurance procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners to achieve their goals.
• Proficient in using educational technology and online learning platforms.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

What’s In It for You?

- A completely different environment. Deliver in small groups.

- A flexible approach where learner needs shape the day, not rigid timetables.

- A structured role with freedom, meeting high expectations while bringing your own style.

- A workplace with heart where you’re supported, valued, and encouraged to grow.

- Term-time only

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person