Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

In-house training and development team

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a flexible Functional Skills Tutor to support a learner in Chelmsford with 1:1 tuition in Maths and English. The role welcomes educators who help learners overcome barriers and make steady progress toward individual targets.

The position offers 5-15 hours per week, with start date ASAP and ongoing duration, and requires a right to work in the UK plus Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering one-to-one Functional Skills tuition (Maths and English).
• Ability to adapt teaching to SEN needs and make lessons accessible.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one tuition in Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Adapt teaching methods to support SEN students.
• Develop personalised lesson plans addressing learning gaps.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to students and families.
• Create supportive learning environment to build confidence in Maths and English.

Skills

One-to-one tutoring

SEN experience

Communication skills

Education

PGCE/QTS desirable

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor - Chelmsford

Location: Chelmsford
Hours: 5-15 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching are currently looking for a flexible Functional Skills Tutor to support a learner through 1:1 tuition in Chelmsford. This is an ideal opportunity for an educator who enjoys helping learners overcome barriers, develop their core skills and make steady progress towards their individual targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver one-to-one tuition in Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Adapt teaching methods to support students with SEN needs, ensuring lessons are accessible and engaging.
• 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 build confidence in Maths and English.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 months of teaching or tutoring experience in Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Experience working with SEN students.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Must have, or be willing to undertake, an Enhanced DBS check.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• PGCE and/or QTS is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt teaching strategies to individual learner needs.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team