PDA-Informed 1:1 Functional Skills Tutor (Flexible)

Prospero Teaching; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Meaningful 1:1 support

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a PDA-informed Functional Skills Tutor to support learners in the BH1 area through personalised 1:1 tuition. The role focuses on developing essential English and Maths skills while building confidence and independence, with flexible hours and a local travel requirement.

Support will be provided to learners with SEND, EHCPs, and other needs, emphasizing autism-friendly approaches and relationship-building to reduce anxiety and improve engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including tutoring, teaching, classroom experience.
• Experience delivering or supporting Functional Skills English and Maths
• Understanding of PDA and autism-friendly approaches
• Ability to adapt sessions to meet individual needs and reduce learning-related anxiety
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; travel within the BH1 area

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 Functional Skills tutoring.
• Support learners with SEND, EHCPs and additional needs.
• Build trust, reduce anxiety, and encourage engagement.
• Collaborate with Local Authorities and schools as needed.
• Maintain flexible, relationship-led approach to instruction.

Skills

PDA awareness

Functional Skills

1:1 tutoring

SEND support

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a PDA-informed Functional Skills Tutor to support learners in the BH1 area through personalised 1:1 tuition. The role focuses on developing essential English and Maths skills while building confidence and independence, with flexible hours and a local travel requirement.

Support will be provided to learners with SEND, EHCPs, and other needs, emphasizing autism-friendly approaches and relationship-building to reduce anxiety and improve engagement.