Functional Skills Tutor

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

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd seeks a compassionate Functional Skills Tutor to deliver tailored Maths and English tuition at Level 1 and 2 in Leicester. This role requires experience with neurodiverse learners and offers flexible hours to accommodate varying schedules. The successful candidate will make a significant difference in learners’ lives, building confidence through personalized education.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Functional Skills Maths and English (Levels 1 & 2) is required.
• Skilled in working with neurodiverse learners.
• Confident in assessing, planning, and delivering differentiated teaching content.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised 1:1 or small group sessions in Maths and English.
• Assess learners' needs and create engaging schemes of work.
• Provide ongoing support and progress tracking.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Assessment skills

Personalised Teaching

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor – Maths & English (Level 1 & 2)

Location:Leicestershire (in-person tutoring)
Subjects:Functional Skills – Maths & English (Level 1 & 2)
Rate:£20–£30 per hour (based on experience)
Job Type:Part-time or full-time, flexible hours

We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilledFunctional Skills Tutorto support learners inHayes. This role involves delivering tailored Maths and English tuition atLevel 1 and Level 2, with a focus on students who may face additional challenges such asASD, ADHD, anxiety, and other learning differences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalised 1:1 or small group sessions in Functional Skills Maths and English (Level 1 & 2)
• Assess learners' needs and create structured, engaging schemes of work
• Adapt teaching methods to suit a range of learning styles and needs
• Provide ongoing support, encouragement, and progress tracking
• Build strong, positive relationships with learners to boost confidence and motivation

Requirements:

• Experience teaching Functional Skills Maths and English (Levels 1 & 2)
• Skilled in working with neurodiverse learners and those with additional needs (ASD, ADHD, anxiety, etc.)
• Confident in assessing, planning, and delivering differentiated content
• Patient, empathetic, and flexible approach to teaching
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule
• Rewarding work making a real difference to learners’ lives
• Supportive and professional team environment
• Competitive hourly rate of £20–£30, depending on experience

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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