Functional Skills Teachers needed in Birmingham

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive pay

Flexible work patterns

Long-term placement with potential for

Job summary

Aspire People in Birmingham is recruiting Functional Skills Teachers to support SEN learners with a range of complex needs in Post-16 settings. You will deliver Functional Skills English, Maths and ICT/Digital Skills, tailoring lessons to meet diverse student needs and collaborating with colleagues to achieve EHCP outcomes.

Roles are available on a flexible basis (part-time or full-time) with ongoing placements and potential for permanent positions.

Qualifications

• QTS with SEMH classroom experience.
• Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour and support emotional regulation.
• Experience teaching students aged 11-16 with SEND.
• A flexible, resilient approach and a strong commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised lessons in Functional Skills English, Maths and/or ICT/Digital Skills.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual needs and abilities of each learner.
• Work closely with support staff and other professionals to support EHCP outcomes and monitor progress.
• Deliver lessons on a one-to-one or small-group basis as required.

Skills

QTS

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

SEND experience

Functional Skills delivery

Job description

Functional Skills Teachers needed

Are you a passionate and experienced SEN Teacher looking for your next rewarding role? Join our agency team and work with a SEN team that support students with a range of complex needs, including Autism, SEMH challenges, and associated behavioural difficulties in Post-16 immediately.

Location: Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Ongoing, with potential for permanent placement

About the Role:

We support a number of SEN and alternative education settings across Birmingham and have been asked to recruit Functional Skills Teachers for September. You will deliver engaging, personalised lessons in Functional Skills English, Maths and/or ICT/Digital Skills, adapting teaching to meet the individual needs and abilities of each learner. You'll work closely with support staff and other professionals to support EHCP outcomes, monitor progress, build confidence and promote positive learning outcomes. Lessons may be delivered on a one-to-one or small-group basis, depending on the needs of the setting and learners.

What We're Looking For:

• QTS with SEMH classroom experience
• Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour and support emotional regulation
• Experience teaching students aged 11-16 with SEND
• A flexible, resilient approach and a strong commitment to safeguarding
• Ability to create a nurturing classroom where every student can thrive

Desirable (but not essential):

• Functional Skills qualifications or relevant subject specialism in English, Maths and/or ICT
• Experience working with EHCPs and individual learning plans
• Experience supporting learners with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs or emotional regulation

What We Offer:

• A supportive school environment committed to inclusion
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and SEND-specific training
• Competitive rates of pay (based on experience and qualifications)
• Flexible work patterns - part-time and full-time roles available
• Long-term placement with potential for a permanent contract

If you're passionate about helping young people build essential English and Maths skills and are ready for a fresh challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.