Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization is seeking Functional Skills Tutors in Ashford to provide one-on-one or small group tuition. The ideal candidates will have experience in teaching or tutoring, particularly with students facing barriers to learning, including those with SEND needs. Tutors will benefit from flexible scheduling and competitive hourly rates while making a significant impact in students' educational journeys.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to a resource platform with accredited courses

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching or tutoring.
• Experience with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) students preferred.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition in Functional Skills core subjects.
• Develop and implement personalized lesson plans for students.
• Create a supportive learning environment to help students rebuild confidence.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Nurturing

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor - Ashford

At Prospero's CES Team, we specialise in designing bespoke education packages for children and young people across Kent.

We have a high demand for Functional Skills 1-1 Tutors who have experience in delivering Maths, English & Science KS2-4 in the Ashford area, (Experience in all key stages/subjects is NOT essential). High majority of students tend to be are KS3+, but at times working at a much lower ability.

Who we need:
Were on the lookout for Education experts to support students on a 1-1 basis who are not able to access full time education for various reasons.
Many of the students we support have mild to complex SEND and SEMH needs. Many are dis-engaged, having not attended school for some time and may have emotional barriers to learning. As a result, we are seeking nurturing Tutors with a patient, flexible & non judge mental approach with a passion for working closely with students to overcome barriers & re integrate them back into education or a suitable school placement.

What we offer you:
- Competitive hourly rate from 21.30 - 25.00 per hour.

- Sessions are usually 1-2 hours per student so we can offer you work around your availability - this role suits Tutors who may have part time commitments such as another job, childcare, studies & as such need flexibility, with some stability.

- Resource platform including CPD accredited courses and training

Your role with us:
- Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition in Functional Skills core subjects and any other subject of interest
- Develop and implement personalised lesson plans that address individual learning gaps.
- Monitor student progress and provide regular, constructive feedback to students and their families.
- Create a supportive and motivating learning environment to help students re-build their confidence in learning.
- Holding sessions throughout the school day either within the students home or out in the community(library or learning hub).

Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of experience teaching or tutoring.
- Proven ability to break down complex topics in a way that is clear , practical, and engaging.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Must have, or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check