Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Yateley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay £25-£30 per hour

September start

Long-term placements

Work with Local Authorities

Opportunities across subjects/ages

1:1 support

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking Functional Skills Tutors to provide personalised 1:1 tuition in the GU46 area. You will support learners across ages with a focus on rebuilding confidence and engagement, working through tailored sessions alongside Local Authorities.

Ideal candidates have prior educational experience, strong subject knowledge, and the ability to adapt sessions to individual needs. DBS checks or willingness to obtain one are required, with travel within GU46 welcomed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including tutoring, teaching, teaching assistant, learning support, mentoring, or similar roles
• Strong subject knowledge in your area of expertise
• Ability to deliver engaging and personalised learning sessions
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, adaptable, and learner-focused approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally within the GU46 area

Skills

Educational Tutoring

Differentiated Instruction

SEND Experience

Strong Communication

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor

Flexible 1:1 Tutoring Opportunities in the GU46 Area

We're looking for Tutors to support children and young people in the GU46 area through personalised 1:1 tuition.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll provide tailored educational support to learners who require alternative provision. Students may be of varying ages and abilities, with many benefiting from additional support to rebuild confidence, engage positively with learning, and achieve meaningful educational outcomes.

We're interested in hearing from tutors with experience in core subjects, specialist subjects, primary, secondary, Functional Skills, and SEN support.

• Location: GU46 Area
• Start Date: September
• Hours: Flexible
• Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour
• Type: 1:1 Tuition

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including tutoring, teaching, teaching assistant, learning support, mentoring, or similar roles
• Strong subject knowledge in your area of expertise
• Ability to deliver engaging and personalised learning sessions
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, adaptable, and learner-focused approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally within the GU46 area

Who You'll Support

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• ADHD
• Anxiety and school avoidance
• EHCPs and additional educational needs

Each placement is unique, providing an opportunity to build positive relationships and help learners make progress both academically and personally.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours
• Competitive rates of £25-£30 per hour
• September start
• Long-term placements available
• Work alongside Local Authorities
• Opportunities across a range of subjects and age groups
• Rewarding 1:1 support that makes a genuine difference