Functional Skills Teacher – SEND & SEMH

Connex Education; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a Functional Skills Teacher to work across specialist SEND schools in Weston-Super-Mare and surrounding areas.

The role focuses on making English and Maths practical for pupils with additional needs, developing literacy and numeracy for everyday life, further education and independence. You will adapt lessons to individual abilities and work with Teaching Assistants to support progress.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• Experience teaching English, Maths or Functional Skills.
• SEND teaching experience is desirable.
• Ability to differentiate for a wide range of abilities.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A practical and engaging teaching style.
• Commitment to helping pupils achieve meaningful progress.
• Experience in specialist SEND schools, alternative provision, FE or vocational education would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Functional Skills lessons
• Adapt learning to individual abilities and starting points
• Make English and Maths relevant to everyday life
• Use practical activities and real-world examples
• Support pupils working towards Functional Skills qualifications where appropriate
• Build confidence and encourage participation
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching accordingly
• Work alongside Teaching Assistants and specialist staff
• Support pupils with preparation for adulthood and future pathways

Skills

QTS

English teaching

Maths teaching

Functional Skills

SEND experience

Differentiation

Classroom management

Communication skills

Practical teaching style

Job description

Functional Skills Teacher – SEND

Location: Weston-Super-Mare
Pay: £150–£250 per day PAYE
Job Type: Flexible Supply, Temporary, Long-Term & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Start Date: Flexible Supply

About the Role

Connex Education Partnership is looking for Functional Skills Teachers to work across specialist SEND schools and provisions in Weston-Super-Mare and the surrounding areas.

This role is ideal for a teacher who can make English and Maths relevant, practical and accessible for pupils with additional needs.

You’ll help young people develop the literacy and numeracy skills they need for everyday life, further education, employment and greater independence, while adapting learning to suit individual abilities.

What You Could Teach

Functional Skills learning may include:

• Practical English and communication
• Reading, writing and comprehension
• Speaking and listening
• Everyday Maths and problem-solving
• Money, budgeting and financial awareness
• Time, measurement and using numbers
• Applying literacy and numeracy to real-life situations
• Employability and workplace skills
• Preparing for qualifications and future pathways

The Pupils

You may teach pupils with a range of learning, communication, sensory, behavioural and emotional needs, including:

Autism / ASC | SLD | PMLD | SEMH | ADHD | Communication needs | Complex SEND

Pupils may have very different starting points, so lessons should be appropriately differentiated, practical and focused on achievable progress.

Your Role

• Plan and deliver engaging Functional Skills lessons
• Adapt learning to individual abilities and starting points
• Make English and Maths relevant to everyday life
• Use practical activities and real-world examples
• Support pupils working towards Functional Skills qualifications where appropriate
• Build confidence and encourage participation
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching accordingly
• Work alongside Teaching Assistants and specialist staff
• Support pupils with preparation for adulthood and future pathways

What We’re Looking For

• QTS is essential
• Experience teaching English, Maths or Functional Skills
• SEND teaching experience is desirable
• Ability to differentiate for a wide range of abilities
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A practical and engaging teaching style
• Commitment to helping pupils achieve meaningful progress

Experience in specialist SEND schools, alternative provision, FE or vocational education would be advantageous.

Why Connex?

• Competitive daily rates that match your experience
• Flexible supply work around your availability
• Day-to-day, temporary and long-term placements
• Temp-to-perm opportunities
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• Free SEND Toolkit and CPD training
• Funded formal qualifications
• Career progression opportunities
• Wellbeing support and refresher training
• Dedicated specialist SEND consultant
• Ongoing support throughout your placements

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.