1:1 SEND Functional Skills Tutor - Flexible, Term-Time

AP Education; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

CPD opportunities

Training resources

Flexible hours

Job summary

AP Education is recruiting a Functional Skills Tutor to provide 1:1 support in Saxmundham, IP17 1AL, delivering the Functional Skills curriculum to learners with SEND/SEMH during term time.

This role offers flexible hours up to 30 per week, paid hourly between £25 and £35, with ongoing professional development and dedicated Education Coordinator support.

Ideal candidates will have experience with SEND, a background in education or therapeutic settings, and a patient, compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH.
• Background in education or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years’ UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Experience delivering the Functional Skills curriculum to a high standard.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Functional Skills Curriculum or SEND-specific content.
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Skills

SEND/SEMH tutoring

Functional Skills

Behaviour management

UK teaching experience

Education

QTS/HLTA preferred

2 years UK experience

Job description

AP Education is recruiting a Functional Skills Tutor to provide 1:1 support in Saxmundham, IP17 1AL, delivering the Functional Skills curriculum to learners with SEND/SEMH during term time.

This role offers flexible hours up to 30 per week, paid hourly between £25 and £35, with ongoing professional development and dedicated Education Coordinator support.

Ideal candidates will have experience with SEND, a background in education or therapeutic settings, and a patient, compassionate approach.