Functional Skills Tutor

Red 5 People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique opportunity for a tutor to join a charity in Birmingham, supporting young people with special educational needs as they transition into employment. This role combines classroom teaching with in-work support, ensuring learners receive tailored assistance in both environments. The position requires flexibility and a commitment to helping SEN learners succeed in their work placements.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting SEN learners in a work-based setting.
• Desire to assist learners with practical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Combine teaching with in-work support for SEN learners.
• Shadow current tutor for the first four months.
• Plan and deliver tailored lessons based on workplace needs.

Skills

Teaching

Support for SEN learners

Flexibility

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification

Level 3 teaching qualification

Job description

Are you a tutor looking for something a little different to traditional education?

You’ll be joining a charity that supports young people with SEN support needs as they transition into employment.

They’ve got some fantastic employers on board who really get it. The young people take part in a mix of classroom-based study (covering functional skills and employability) and hands-on work experience. What makes this role unique is that you’ll be combining teaching with in-work support. That means being right there with them in the workplace, helping with reasonable adjustments, understanding tasks, performing duties, and liaising with employers. Any gaps or learning needs identified in the workplace can then be tackled back in the classroom with practical, tailored delivery.

When you first join, you’ll spend the first four months shadowing and working alongside the current tutor. Typically, that’ll mean one day in the classroom, three days supporting learners at their work placements (at a large hospital), and one day for planning. You’ll be working with a small cohort of 6–10 learners, all based in central Birmingham.

To apply for this role, you’ll need either:

• A Level 5 teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, DTLLS, etc.) from any teaching background, along with a desire to support SEN learners in a work-based setting
  or
• A Level 3 teaching qualification (AET/PTLLS) plus solid teaching experience, ideally in functional skills. If so, the charity will fund your Level 5 qualification after six months.

Please note: being a driver is essential for this role. You’ll also need to be flexible—the balance between teaching and job coaching can shift depending on which employer(s) you’re working with each academic year (though the overall model always aligns with DFN Project Search supported internships).

How to apply:

Please apply via this advert, we aim to respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, please complete the “Send Us a Message” form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website and we guarantee a real person will get back to you. For more details, feel free to call the office and ask for Lawrence (number on the Red 5 People website).