Functional Skills Tutor. Job in Derby Education & Training Jobs

TeacherActive; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in the East Midlands is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor to work in a specialist alternative provision. The role involves teaching basic skills to pupils with varying abilities and supporting young people's reintegration into mainstream education. Experience with SEND pupils is essential, while QTS or QTLS is preferred. This position offers a chance to make a real impact on the lives of disadvantaged children.

Benefits

Good rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting and with SEND pupils is essential.
• Attitude and personality are key attributes.

Responsibilities

• Teach Basic Skills in an SEND provision.
• Support children during lessons and school activities.
• Manage pupils' personalised learning.

Skills

Teaching functional skills in English & Maths

Experience working with young people

Organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of behavioural management

Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

About the Role

TeacherActive are looking for a Functional Skills Tutor to work in a specialist alternative provision in Derby.

Experience working in a school setting and experience with SEND pupils is essential.

QTS or QTLS is preferred but not essential as attitude, personality are absolutely key.

Desirable Attributes

• Have an ability to teach functional skills in English & Maths.
• Have experience working with young people
• Be highly organised with excellent communication skills
• Have a desire to work with, inspire and support children
• Have an interest in supporting young people with a variety of additional needs
• Have experience supporting children with additional needs (desirable not essential)
• Be a part of the school team taking part in the wider school environment
• Have an understanding of behavioural management

Basic Role Description

• Teaching Basic Skills in an SEND provision to pupils of varying abilities
• Supporting children during lessons/school activities
• Supporting staff/children during lunch and break times
• Managing pupils personalised learning based on their individual need.
• Delivering 1:1 or small group activities
• Collecting evidence of children s work to support their assessment
• Providing physical management and care of pupils

The setting supports young people in KS3 & 4 who have been permanently excluded or are on the verge of permanent exclusion from mainstream schools. The aim is to either reintegrate these young people back into mainstream schools/post 16 education/apprenticeships or training through personalised education plans.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.