Functional Skills Teachers needed (TUESDAYS ONLY - SHORT HOURS)

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Functional Skills Teachers for Birmingham, delivering English, Maths and ICT/Digital Skills to SEN learners aged 11-16. Roles are on a long-term basis in schools and settings, with support staff and a focus on EHCP outcomes.

Start ASAP with Tuesday sessions; roles include both part-time and full-time patterns. If you have QTS with SEMH experience and a passion for nurturing learners with SEND, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Functional Skills English, Maths and/or ICT/Digital Skills lessons.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learner needs and abilities.
• Work with support staff and other professionals to support EHCP outcomes.
• Monitor progress, build confidence and promote positive learning outcomes.
• Deliver one-to-one or small-group sessions as required.

Skills

QTS

Behaviour management

SEND experience

Safeguarding

Student nurture

Education

QTS certificate

Job description

Functional Skills Teachers needed (TUESDAYS ONLY - SHORT HOURS)

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

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.