Functional Skills Maths Tutor

National Skills Agency; Grays; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is seeking a Functional Skills Maths Tutor to deliver tailored education to learners in small groups. This role requires significant experience and qualifications in teaching, particularly for learners with special educational needs. Responsibilities include planning lessons, assessing progress, and adapting teaching methods to meet diverse needs. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare is essential, alongside offering competitive benefits and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Sickness pay and pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted BUPA membership

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include AET or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Must have experience teaching learners with diverse abilities.
• SEN qualifications and knowledge of EHCPs are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons.
• Assess and track learner progress.
• Support learners with high needs.

Skills

Teaching skills

Patience

Adaptability

Understanding of SEND

Education

AET, Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Maths Grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2

Assessor qualification

Job description

Role: Functional Skills Maths Tutor

• Location: Thurrock - Stanley Lazell
• Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours, excluding lunch)
• Contract: Permanent
• Reports to: Centre Manager
• Salary: Not Qualified £25k‑£27k; Qualified £28k‑£30k

Who We Are

Established in August 2004, our client has continuously developed and delivered programmes to support both young people and adults in learning, achieving, and progressing to greater opportunities. They are committed to creating opportunities for all, operating ethically, inclusively, and collaboratively. Most importantly, they work as a team to help individuals recognise and achieve their goals.

Our client is a Disability Confident, committed employer.

Who We Are Looking For

Our client seeks an experienced educator passionate about supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role requires understanding the difference between mainstream teaching and working with high‑needs learners.

At Thurrock GAPS, our client delivers tailored education for young people with complex needs such as global developmental delay, Down syndrome, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, severe learning difficulties, and social communication challenges. Learners often require additional support with communication and emotional regulation.

We are looking for a Functional Skills Maths Tutor to deliver Entry Level 1‑3 and Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills Maths in small groups (up to 12 learners). This role requires patience, adaptability, and confidence in managing learners with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated Functional Skills Maths lessons (Entry Level 1‑3, Level 1‑2).
• Create engaging, practical lesson plans and group activities.
• Assess and track learner progress, using diagnostic tests and assessments.
• Support learners with high needs including ADHD, Autism, and other learning differences.
• Maintain accurate records and provide feedback.
• Prepare learners for exams and practical application of maths skills.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to uphold standards and attend meetings.
• Keep CPD up to date and ensure safeguarding and wellbeing policies are followed.
• Undertake additional duties as required and demonstrate flexibility across locations.

Qualifications & Experience

• AET, Cert Ed, PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification (Essential)
• Maths Grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2 (Essential)
• Assessor qualification (Essential)
• Experience teaching learners with diverse abilities or learning needs (Essential)
• SEN qualifications (Desirable)
• Knowledge of EHCPs (Desirable)

Safeguarding & Confidentiality

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Staff must adhere to safeguarding policies, Safer Recruitment standards, the Prevent Duty, and GDPR regulations. Pre‑employment checks, including enhanced DBS, right‑to‑work verification, and social media screenings, are conducted.

Rewards & Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus 8 UK public holidays, increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days.
• Additional leave for Christmas/New Year shutdown after 1 year and for birthdays on working days.
• Sickness pay, pension scheme (after 3 months), and Bupa Cash Plan (after probation).
• Employee Assistance Programme for immediate family.
• Discounted BUPA membership and long‑service loyalty gifts.
• Quarterly and annual awards, company tools, and travel reimbursement for work outside the Centre.

National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.