Functional Skills Tutor

TeacherActive; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor for a specialist alternative provision in Derby. The ideal candidate will have experience working with SEND pupils, a desire to inspire young people, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include teaching basic skills and managing individualized learning plans. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' futures.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting and experience with SEND pupils is essential.
• QTS or QTLS is preferred but not essential.
• Desire to work with and support children.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Basic Skills in an SEND provision to pupils of varying abilities.
• Supporting children during lessons/school activities.
• Managing pupils' personalized learning based on their individual needs.

Skills

Experience working in a school setting

Ability to teach functional skills in English & Maths

Excellent communication skills

Ability to inspire and support children

Experience with SEND pupils

Organizational skills

Education

QTS or QTLS (preferred)

Job description

Overview

TeacherActive are looking for a Functional Skills Tutor to work in a specialist alternative provision in Derby.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting and experience with SEND pupils is essential.
• QTS or QTLS is preferred but not essential as attitude, personality are absolutely key.

Desirable Attributes

• Have an ability to teach functional skills in English & Maths.
• Have experience working with young people
• Be highly organised with excellent communication skills
• Have a desire to work with, inspire and support children
• Have an interest in supporting young people with a variety of additional needs
• Have experience supporting children with additional needs (desirable not essential)
• Be a part of the school team taking part in the wider school environment
• Have an understanding of behavioural management

Role Responsibilities

• Teaching Basic Skills in an SEND provision to pupils of varying abilities
• Supporting children during lessons/school activities
• Supporting staff/children during lunch and break times
• Managing pupils personalised learning based on their individual need.
• Delivering 1:1 or small group activities
• Collecting evidence of children s work to support their assessment
• Providing physical management and care of pupils

About the Setting

The setting supports young people in KS3 & 4 who have been permanently excluded or are on the verge of permanent exclusion from mainstream schools. The aim is to either re integrate these young people back into mainstream schools/post 16 education/ apprenticeships or training through personalised education plans.

Application Process

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.