Functional Skills Tutor

Sovereign & Bale; Romford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign & Bale is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor to support neurodiverse young people on a dynamic Supported Internship programme in Romford, Essex. You will plan and deliver classroom sessions both virtually and in-person, guiding interns through Functional Skills qualifications from Entry Level 3 to Level 2 and providing 1:1 tuition when needed.

You will collaborate with employers, families, job coaches and local authorities to help interns build confidence, employability and sustainable

Qualifications

• Proven success engaging SEN or neurodiverse learners.
• Experience delivering group teaching and one-to-one tuition.
• Strong track record of achieving outcomes for young people.
• Confident communicator with families, employers and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Functional Skills and disability legislation.
• Excellent organisational and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging daily lessons (in-person and virtual).
• Support interns to complete accredited portfolios (e.g. Pearson’s WorkSkills).
• Provide 1:1 tuition where needed.
• Assess learning needs and develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Work with employers and job coaches to prepare interns for work.
• Track progress, attend reviews, and contribute to student career planning.
• Promote the emotional, social and academic welfare of interns.

Skills

SEN experience

Neurodiverse learners

Group teaching

One-to-one tuition

Communication with stakeholders

IT skills

Tools

Pearson WorkSkills

Job description

Position: Functional Skills Tutor
Location: East London (Bexley & Havering)
Salary: £26,229 - £35,688

Type: FTC until 31/03/2027

The Role

Are you passionate about supporting neurodiverse young people into employment? We are seeking a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver engaging, inclusive education as part of a dynamic Supported Internship programme in Romford, Essex.

You will plan and deliver classroom sessions (virtual and in-person), support interns to achieve Functional Skills qualifications (Entry Level 3 – Level 2), and provide 1:1 tuition when needed. You will work closely with employers, families, job coaches, and local authorities to help interns build confidence, skills, and progress into sustainable work.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging daily lessons (in-person and virtual)
• Support interns to complete accredited portfolios (e.g. Pearson’s WorkSkills)
• Provide 1:1 tuition where needed
• Assess learning needs and develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Work with employers and job coaches to prepare interns for work
• Track progress, attend reviews, and contribute to student career planning
• Promote the emotional, social and academic welfare of interns

Experience

• Proven success engaging SEN or neurodiverse learners
• Experience delivering group teaching and one-to-one tuition
• Strong track record of achieving outcomes for young people
• Confident communicator across stakeholders (e.g. families, employers)
• Knowledge of Functional Skills, employment law, and disability legislation
• Excellent organisational, IT and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and within a wider team