Functional Skills Tutor. Job in Oldham Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Tutor to deliver Functional Skills English and Maths sessions to learners with Special Educational Needs. The ideal candidate should have a background in supporting young people, demonstrate flexibility and empathy, and be passionate about inclusive education. Responsibilities include planning personalised sessions and maintaining professionalism and safeguarding duties.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Confidence in delivering Functional Skills English and Maths.
• Flexibility, empathy, and commitment to inclusive education.
• Reliability and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised Functional Skills sessions.
• Support learners with a wide range of additional and complex needs.
• Adapt teaching style to suit individual learning goals.
• Build positive relationships with learners and their support networks.
• Maintain professional standards and uphold safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Planning and delivering tailored content

Supporting learners with SEN

Building positive relationships

Flexibility and empathy

Job description

Are you an experienced Tutor with a background in supporting learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are looking for passionate individuals to deliver Functional Skills English and Maths sessions to young people who require personalised, one-to-one support.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised Functional Skills sessions.
• Support learners with a wide range of additional and complex needs.
• Adapt your teaching style to suit individual learning goals and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with learners and their support networks.
• Maintain professional standards and uphold safeguarding responsibilities.

About You

You have experience working with learners with SEN and other additional needs.

You're confident in planning and delivering tailored English and Maths content.

You're flexible, empathetic, and committed to inclusive education.

You're reliable, professional, and passionate about helping young people succeed.

Essential & Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young people.
• 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).