Functional Skills Tutor

Teaching Personnel; Skipton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel seeks a part-time educator to support vulnerable learners aged 14–18 below GCSE level in a practical and engaging manner. Ideal candidates will have a teaching qualification or relevant degree, focusing on Functional Skills in English and Maths tailored to individual needs. The role offers flexible hours and opportunities to shape learning sessions, making a positive impact on students' educational journeys.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Free child protection training

Support from specialist team

Qualifications

• Experience supporting disengaged or vulnerable learners needed.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate if not held.
• Ability to work with pupils with SEMH or SEN needs.

Responsibilities

• Support learners aged 14-18 below GCSE level in practical English and Maths.
• Adapt teaching methods to fit individual learner needs.
• Engage with pupils to facilitate a return to learning success.

Skills

Support for vulnerable learners

Personalization of content

Engagement techniques

Education

Teaching qualification with QTS

Degree with experience

Job description

Location: Home and community-based

Support vulnerable learners aged 14–18 who are working below GCSE level. Your sessions will focus on Functional Skills in English and Maths, delivered in a practical, engaging format that reflects real-world application.

Most pupils have SEMH or SEN needs, and may be out of school.

• Teaching qualification with QTS is preferred but a degree with experience is accepted

• Enhanced DBS child workforce only certificate or a willingness to obtain one

• Substantial experience supporting disengaged or vulnerable learners

• Ability to personalise content and pace to suit learner

• Consistent, part-time hours that fit around your schedule

• Opportunities to shape how sessions run

• Regular contact with a friendly, specialist team

• Work with pupils on a path back to learning success

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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