Functional Skills Tutor

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

Job summary

A specialist education provider is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor to work in Derby. The role involves teaching Basic Skills in English and Maths to pupils with additional needs in a supportive SEND provision. The ideal candidate should have experience working in a school setting and with SEND pupils, while QTS or QTLS is preferred. This position offers the opportunity to inspire young people and help re-integrate them into mainstream education or training pathways.

Benefits

Good rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Opportunities in various educational settings

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND pupils is essential.
• Experience in a school setting is required.
• Desire to inspire and support children.

Responsibilities

• Teach Basic Skills in an SEND provision to pupils.
• Support children during lessons and school activities.
• Manage pupils' personalized learning based on their needs.
• Deliver 1:1 or small group activities.

Skills

Teaching functional skills in English

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of behavioural management

Ability to support children with additional needs

Organisation skills

Education

QTS or QTLS (preferred)

Job description

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

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

Basic Role Description

• 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

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.

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.