PDA-Informed Functional Skills Tutor — Flexible 1:1

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term placements

Work with Local Authorities

1:1 support with learners

Impactful education

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a PDA-informed Functional Skills Tutor to support children and young people in the BH1 area through personalised 1:1 tuition. You will work with learners who require alternative educational provision, using a low-demand, flexible approach to build trust, reduce anxiety, and foster engagement in English and Maths skills.

The role involves working on behalf of Local Authorities, focusing on Functional Skills to help learners gain confidence and independence, with hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including tutoring, teaching, or classroom experience.
• Experience delivering or supporting Functional Skills English and Maths.
• Understanding of PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and autism-friendly approaches.
• Ability to adapt sessions to meet individual needs and reduce learning-related anxiety.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, creative, and flexible approach.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable.
• DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Driver preferred; travel locally within the BH1 area is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support Functional Skills English and Maths in 1:1 sessions.
• Build trusting relationships to reduce anxiety and increase engagement.
• Tailor sessions to individual needs and EHCP requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

PDA understanding

Adaptability

Patience

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a PDA-informed Functional Skills Tutor to support children and young people in the BH1 area through personalised 1:1 tuition. You will work with learners who require alternative educational provision, using a low-demand, flexible approach to build trust, reduce anxiety, and foster engagement in English and Maths skills.

The role involves working on behalf of Local Authorities, focusing on Functional Skills to help learners gain confidence and independence, with hours