Functional Skills English & Maths Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an adaptable Functional Skills English & Maths Tutor to provide personalised 1:1 tuition in St Helens. The role focuses on strengthening core skills and re-engaging learners with education through structured, accessible sessions.

This ongoing role starts October 2026, offers 5-15 hours per week, and requires strong communication and numeracy, experience teaching English and/or Maths, and an enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching or tutoring English and/or Maths.
• Strong communication and numeracy skills.
• Experience supporting learners with gaps in education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored Functional Skills tuition.
• Support English and Maths development.
• Plan sessions around individual targets.
• Identify gaps in core knowledge and address them.
• Adapt resources and explanations for individual learners.
• Record and communicate learner progress.

Skills

1:1 tuition

Functional Skills

English

Maths

Communication

Job description

Functional Skills English & Maths Tutor - St Helens

Location: St Helens

Hours: 5-15 hours per week

Start Date: October 2026

Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching are seeking an adaptable Functional Skills English & Maths Tutor to provide personalised 1:1 tuition in St Helens.

The role involves helping a learner strengthen their core skills and re-engage with education through structured, accessible and supportive sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored Functional Skills tuition


• Support English and Maths development


• Plan sessions around individual targets


• Identify and address gaps in core knowledge


• Adapt resources and explanations


• Build confidence and encourage participation


• Record and communicate learner progress

Requirements

• Previous experience teaching or tutoring English and/or Maths


• Functional Skills experience desirable


• Strong communication and numeracy skills


• Experience supporting learners with additional needs or gaps in education advantageous


• Patient and encouraging approach


• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one


• Right to Work in the UK


• Two professional child-related references