Functional Skills Tutor – SEN English

Luma Education Recruitment Ltd; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Supportive environment

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment is seeking an experienced Functional Skills Tutor - English for a specialist SEND school in Silverstone, Northamptonshire. The role suits an educator with a strong English background, working with small classes and delivering Functional Skills English to pupils with SEND.

The position is a maternity cover with potential for temp-to-perm following suitability and school requirements. It offers a supportive team, weekly pay, and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong English and literacy subject knowledge.
• Experience with SEND/SEN/SEMH pupils is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willing to obtain one.
• Ability to deliver to individuals and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Functional Skills English sessions.
• Support pupils toward Functional Skills qualifications.
• Deliver English learning to individuals and small groups.
• Adapt lessons for SEND needs and EHCP outcomes.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback.
• Support positive behaviour and a calm classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.
• Prepare pupils for assessments as appropriate.

Skills

Functional Skills English

Literacy development

Pupil support

Differentiation

EHCP knowledge

Tools

DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Duration: Full-time | Long-term | Maternity Cover | Potential Temp-to-Perm

Start: ASAP / Flexible

Hours: Monday-Friday, Full-time

Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Functional Skills Tutor - English to join a supportive and welcoming specialist SEND school in Silverstone, Northamptonshire.

Set within a beautiful rural location, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Functional Skills Tutor, English Tutor, HLTA, Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting young people with English and Functional Skills.

The role would suit someone looking for a long-term position within a small specialist school, where staff work closely together and pupils benefit from a high level of individual support.

The position is initially offered as maternity cover, with potential for a temp-to-perm opportunity following the maternity contract, subject to suitability and the school's requirements.

The Role

As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will deliver engaging English and Functional Skills learning to pupils with SEND, working closely with experienced teachers and support staff.

You will support pupils to develop their literacy, communication and functional English skills, adapting learning to individual abilities, needs and EHCP outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering Functional Skills English sessions
• Supporting pupils working towards Functional Skills qualifications
• Delivering English learning to individuals and small groups
• Supporting reading, writing, spelling, grammar and communication
• Adapting lessons and resources to meet individual SEND needs
• Supporting pupils working at different levels and abilities
• Preparing pupils for Functional Skills assessments where appropriate
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback
• Supporting EHCP outcomes and individual learning targets
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Encouraging confidence, independence and engagement
• Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a calm learning environment
• Working closely with teachers and support staff
• Taking responsibility for learning sessions and activities as required

About You

The school is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Functional Skills Tutor with a strong English background.

You may currently be working as a:

• Functional Skills Tutor
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Experienced Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Further Education or adult education tutor

You will ideally have:

• Strong English and literacy subject knowledge
• Confidence delivering learning to individuals and small groups
• Experience working with SEND / SEN / SEMH pupils is highly desirable
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• The ability to adapt learning for different abilities and needs
• Experience supporting pupils towards qualifications is desirable
• A genuine interest in supporting pupils' academic and personal development
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Why Apply?

• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Maternity cover with potential temp-to-perm opportunity
• Beautiful rural setting in Silverstone, Northamptonshire
• Small specialist SEND school
• Small classes and personalised learning
• Supportive and collaborative staff team
• Opportunity to deliver Functional Skills English
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated Luma consultant throughout your placement
• Access to CPD and further education opportunities

About the School

The school is a small specialist SEND setting in the Silverstone area, providing a highly personalised approach to education.

Set within a peaceful rural environment, the school provides pupils with a calm and supportive setting in which to learn and develop.

With small groups, strong staffing levels and a collaborative team approach, staff are able to provide pupils with the individual attention and support they need.

The successful Functional Skills Tutor will become an important part of this team, working alongside teachers and support staff to deliver engaging English learning and help pupils achieve their individual goals.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist UK education recruitment agency working with mainstream schools, SEND schools, SEMH provisions, alternative provision and specialist education settings across the UK.

We recruit Functional Skills Tutors, Teachers, HLTAs, Cover Supervisors, Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and specialist education professionals for temporary, long-term and permanent positions.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.