Functional Skills Tutor

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a Functional Skills Tutor for in-person tutoring in Maths and English in Northampton. The position involves tailored sessions for learners, focusing on those with additional needs. The role offers flexible hours and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with neurodiverse students and a compassionate teaching approach.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Rewarding work

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Functional Skills Maths and English (Levels 1 & 2).
• Skilled in working with students with ASD, ADHD, and anxiety.
• Confidence in assessing and planning differentiated content.
• A patient and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized 1:1 or small group sessions.
• Assess learners' needs and create engaging schemes of work.
• Adapt teaching methods to suit diverse learning styles.

Skills

Teaching Functional Skills Maths and English

Working with neurodiverse learners

Creating engaging lesson plans

Assessing learner needs

Building relationships with learners

Job description

Overview

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

Location: Northampton (in-person tutoring)  
Subjects: Functional Skills – Maths & English (Level 1 & 2)  
Rate: £25–£30 per hour (based on experience)  
Job Type: Part-time or full-time, flexible hours

We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Functional Skills Tutor to support learners in the NN1, NN2 & NN3 areas. This role involves delivering tailored Maths and English tuition at Level 1 and Level 2, with a focus on students who may face additional challenges such as ASD, ADHD, anxiety, and other learning differences.

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

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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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