Functional Skills Tutor

Teaching Personnel; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated tuition consultancy in Hillingdon is seeking Functional Skills Tutors to provide tailored Maths and English tuition. You will work with students from diverse backgrounds, including those with Special Educational Needs, to create engaging and adaptive learning experiences. This role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or tutoring Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Proven experience supporting students with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1-1 Functional Skills tuition in Maths and English.
• Assess students’ needs and develop personalised learning plans.
• Monitor and report on student progress.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Empathy

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

Location: Hillingdon, West London
Pay: £20–£30 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract: Flexible, part-time or full-time

We are a dedicated tuition consultancy working in partnership with Hillingdon Local Authority to deliver essential 1-1 tuition for students from diverse backgrounds and abilities. With growing demand for our services, we are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Functional Skills Tutors to join our expanding team and help transform young lives.

As a Functional Skills Tutor, you’ll provide personalised Maths and English tuition to students in Hillingdon, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You’ll assess, plan, and deliver engaging sessions tailored to each individual, supporting learners to build confidence and achieve their educational goals.

• Deliver high-quality, 1-1 Functional Skills tuition in Maths and English
• Assess students’ individual needs and starting points
• Develop and implement personalised learning plans
• Adapt teaching methods for students with SEN and SEMH needs
• Monitor and report on student progress
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, and the local authority

• Experience teaching or tutoring Functional Skills Maths and English
• Proven experience supporting students with SEN and SEMH needs
• Ability to assess, plan, and deliver creative, effective tuition
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Empathetic, flexible, and professional approach
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)

• Competitive hourly rates (£20–£30 per hour, DOE)
• Flexible working hours to fit your schedule
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• The chance to make a real difference for young people in Hillingdon

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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