Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching Chelmsford; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are seeking flexible Functional Skills Tutors to provide 1:1 tuition in Thurrock. The role involves supporting learners to overcome barriers, develop core skills, and make steady progress towards personal targets. The position is temporary with part-time or full-time availability depending on student needs.

Minimum rate of £25 per hour, with hours ranging from 1 to 3 per session. Candidates should have QTS/QTLS/PGCE/EYFS or equivalent and relevant UK school experience;

Qualifications

• UK classroom experience or school setting preferred.
• SEN experience and ability to differentiate instruction.
• Safeguarding training within last year is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one tuition in Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Adapt teaching methods to support learners with SEN needs, ensuring lessons are accessible and engaging.
• Develop and implement personalised lesson plans addressing learning gaps.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to students and families.
• Create a supportive learning environment to build student confidence in Maths and English.

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor - Thurrock

Prospero Teaching are currently looking for flexible Functional Skills Tutors to support learners through 1:1 tuition in Thurrock. This is an ideal opportunity for an educator who enjoys helping learners overcome barriers, develop their core skills and make steady progress towards their individual targets.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location - Thurrock

Position - Functional Skills Tutor

Type of work - Contract

Start date - ASAP

Duration / Likely Duration - dependent on each student

End date (if applicable) - N/A

Contract type - Temporary

Full time/part time - Part time and full time depending on availability

Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £25 per hour. The hourly rate will be in line with professional pay scales where these are available or based on experience if they are not available.

Hours - Working hours can differentiate, minimum 1 hour per session and a maximum of 3 hours per sessionKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver one-to-one tuition in Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Adapt teaching methods to support students with SEN needs, ensuring lessons are accessible and engaging.
• Develop and implement personalised lesson plans that address individual learning gaps.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular, constructive feedback to students and their families.
• Create a supportive and motivating learning environment to help students build confidence in Maths and English.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent
• 6 months+ experience working in a UK school
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential)

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy