Functional Skills Tutor

Teaching Personnel; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking a committed Functional Skills Tutor in Cramlington to provide tailored English and Maths sessions for learners. The role involves supporting young people struggling with mainstream education, delivering personalized instruction to rebuild confidence and facilitate qualification achievement. Candidates must have experience in teaching, patience, and be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS. Competitive hourly rates and flexible working hours are offered, with ongoing guidance provided to ensure effective learner support.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working pattern

Ongoing support and guidance

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Functional Skills or equivalent.
• Ability to adapt teaching to different needs and abilities.
• Patience, consistency, and professional reliability.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised Functional Skills English and/or Maths sessions.
• Support learners who have disengaged from mainstream education.
• Build motivation and maintain routine.
• Provide feedback on learner progress.

Skills

Teaching Functional Skills

Adapting teaching methods

Building confidence

Tracking progress

Job description

TP Tutors is looking for a committed and encouraging Functional Skills Tutor to support learners in Cramlington (NE23) who need tailored help with English and Maths at Functional Skills level.

You’ll be working with young people who benefit from structured, one-to-one sessions delivered at their own pace. Many learners simply need someone who can rebuild confidence, break learning into manageable steps, and help them gain the qualifications they need for their next stage.

This is a face-to-face role, usually delivered in the learner’s home or a local agreed venue.

Your role will include:

• Delivering personalised Functional Skills English and/or Maths sessions
• Supporting learners who may have disengaged from mainstream education
• Building confidence, motivation and routine
• Tracking progress and providing feedback

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience teaching Functional Skills or equivalent
• Can adapt teaching to different needs and abilities
• Brings patience, consistency and professional reliability
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS

What you’ll receive:

• Hourly rate of £25–£30 (PAYE)
• Flexible working pattern
• Guidance and ongoing support from TP Tutors
• The chance to genuinely move learners closer to their goals

If you want to help learners in Cramlington (NE23) gain essential, life-shaping skills, we’d love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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