Functional Skills Tutor and Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational staffing agency is seeking a compassionate Tutor/Mentor to support a 15-year-old learner in Dorchester. This role involves delivering Functional Skills in Maths and English while focusing on emotional development and personal learning. Applicants must have experience with young people with SEN and possess necessary qualifications to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young people.
• Experience of working with learners with SEN.
• Hold right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide references upon request.
• Possess up to date Safeguarding Training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and accessible Functional Skills Maths and English sessions.
• Build a trusting and consistent relationship with the learner.
• Support emotional development through structured mentoring activities.

Skills

Experience working with young people with SEN

Confident in delivering Functional Skills Maths and English

Skilled in mentoring and emotional support

Patient and empathetic

Job description

Prospero Teaching are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Tutor/Mentor to support a 15‑year‑old learner in Dorchester (DT1) for 15 hours per week. This role combines Functional Skills support in Maths and English with mentoring, focusing on emotional development and personalised learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and accessible Functional Skills Maths and English sessions.
• Build a trusting and consistent relationship with the learner.
• Support emotional development through structured mentoring activities.

About You

• Experience working with young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• Confident in delivering Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Skilled in mentoring and emotional support.
• Patient, empathetic, and committed to personalised learning.
• Available for flexible hours during the school day, Monday to Friday.

Position

Tutor and Mentor

Contract Details

• Contract or position start date – ASAP
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) – N/A
• Full time/part-time – Varied
• Hours – Various / flexible hours

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:

Essential & Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young people.
• Experience of working with learners with SEN.
• Hold right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide references upon request.
• Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this).