Functional Skills Tutor

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational service seeks a Functional Skills Tutor with a focus on SEN/SEMH to provide impactful 1:1 tutoring in English and Maths. This part-time role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a significant difference in students' lives while working in their homes or local settings.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Ongoing training and safeguarding support

Weekly payments and local placements

Chance to help students progress

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualification required.
• Enhanced DBS check is necessary.
• Experience in SEN/SEMH or youth work needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills sessions 1:1 focusing on English and Maths.
• Support young individuals with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Engage in flexible teaching in various local settings.

Skills

Empathy

Calm communication

Structured teaching

Education

QTS, PTLLS, DTLLS

Job description

️ Functional Skills Tutor – Life Skills Focus (SEN/SEMH)

Location: Gateshead | Rate: Up to £35/hr | Part-time flexible hours

We are looking for tutors who can bring Functional Skills to life for young people with SEN or SEMH needs, particularly those with disrupted education histories.

Focus will be on English and Maths skills for life and employment, with sessions delivered 1:1 in homes, schools or local settings.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant teaching qualification (QTS, PTLLS, DTLLS etc.)

• Enhanced DBS (child workforce)

• Background in SEN/SEMH or youth work

• Empathy, structure, and calm communication

Why Work with TP Tutors:

• Flexible, impactful work with great rates

• Ongoing training and safeguarding support

• Weekly payments and local placements

• A real chance to help pupils take positive next steps

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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