Functionall Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

September start

Long-term opportunities

Local Authorities collaboration

1:1 learner support

Life & employability skills

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor to provide personalised 1:1 tuition for children and young people in Aldershot and surrounding Hampshire. You will help learners develop essential English and Maths skills, increase confidence, and work toward meaningful educational outcomes.

The role involves delivering tailored sessions, supporting learners with SEND or EHCPs where needed, and working with Local Authorities to achieve measurable progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including tutoring, teaching, teaching assistant, mentoring, learning support, or similar roles
• Experience delivering or supporting Functional Skills English and/or Maths
• Ability to adapt sessions to suit individual learning needs
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, reliable, and engaging approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Support learners in Aldershot and surrounding Hampshire through personalised 1:1 tuition
• Help learners develop key English and Maths skills
• Adapt sessions to meet individual needs and barriers to learning
• Work with learners who may have SEND or EHCPs to achieve educational outcomes
• Collaborate with Local Authorities to support vulnerable learners

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor

Help Learners Develop Essential Skills for Education and Employment

We're looking for a Functional Skills Tutor to support children and young people in Aldershot and the surrounding Hampshire area through personalised 1:1 tuition.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll support learners who require alternative educational provision, helping them develop key English and Maths skills, increase confidence, and work towards meaningful educational outcomes. Many of the young people supported have faced barriers to learning and benefit from a personalised, flexible approach that meets their individual needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for education professionals who enjoy seeing the direct impact of their support and helping learners make practical, measurable progress.

Location: Aldershot & Surrounding Hampshire Areas

Subject: Functional Skills (English & Maths)

Start Date: September

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour

Type: 1:1 Tuition

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including tutoring, teaching, teaching assistant, mentoring, learning support, or similar roles


• Experience delivering or supporting Functional Skills English and/or Maths


• Ability to adapt sessions to suit individual learning needs


• Experience supporting learners with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Patient, reliable, and engaging approach


• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one


• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally within the Aldershot area

Who You'll Support

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)


• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs


• ADHD


• Anxiety and school avoidance


• EHCPs and additional educational needs

Each learner has their own goals and challenges, making this a varied and rewarding role for tutors who enjoy delivering personalised support.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working hours


• Competitive rates of £25-£30 per hour


• September start


• Long-term opportunities available


• Work alongside Local Authorities


• Rewarding 1:1 support with vulnerable learners


• Opportunity to help students develop essential life and employability skills