Functional Skills Tutor. Job in Ashford Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Ashford; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a Functional Skills Tutor in Ashford to provide one-on-one support to students with complex needs. The role involves personalized lesson planning, nurturing students' confidence, and offering flexible working hours. Tutors will need a patient approach and a minimum of one year of teaching experience.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working hours

Access to CPD accredited courses and training

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching or tutoring.
• Proven ability to engage complex topics clearly and practically.
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition in Functional Skills core subjects.
• Develop personalized lesson plans addressing individual learning gaps.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to students and families.

Skills

Teaching experience

Patience

Nurturing approach

Flexibility

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor - Ashford

At Prospero's CES Team, we specialise in designing bespoke education packages for children and young people across Kent.

We have a high demand for Functional Skills 1-1 Tutors who have experience in delivering Maths, English & Science KS2-4 in the Ashford area, (Experience in all key stages/subjects is NOT essential). High majority of students tend to be are KS3+, but at times working at a much lower ability.

Who we need:
Were on the lookout for Education experts to support students on a 1-1 basis who are not able to access full time education for various reasons.
Many of the students we support have mild to complex SEND and SEMH needs. Many are dis-engaged, having not attended school for some time and may have emotional barriers to learning. As a result, we are seeking nurturing Tutors with a patient, flexible & non judge mental approach with a passion for working closely with students to overcome barriers & re integrate them back into education or a suitable school placement.

What we offer you:
- Competitive hourly rate from 21.30 - 25.00 per hour.

- Sessions are usually 1-2 hours per student so we can offer you work around your availability - this role suits Tutors who may have part time commitments such as another job, childcare, studies & as such need flexibility, with some stability.

- Resource platform including CPD accredited courses and training

Your role with us:
- Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition in Functional Skills core subjects and any other subject of interest
- 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 re-build their confidence in learning.
- Holding sessions throughout the school day either within the students home or out in the community(library or learning hub).

Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of experience teaching or tutoring.
- Proven ability to break down complex topics in a way that is clear , practical, and engaging.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Must have, or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check