PDA-Informed Tutor

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

PDA-Informed Functional Skills Tutor Required - BH1

Support Learners Through a Flexible, Relationship-Led Approach

We're looking for a PDA-Informed Functional Skills Tutor to support children and young people in the BH1 area through personalised 1:1 tuition.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll support learners who require alternative educational provision and benefit from a low-demand, flexible approach to learning. Many students have experienced barriers to education and require a tutor who understands how to build trust, reduce anxiety, and encourage engagement through personalised support.

The role will focus on Functional Skills, helping learners develop essential English and Maths skills while building confidence and independence.

Location: BH1

Role: PDA-Informed Functional Skills Tutor

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour

Type: 1:1 Tuition

Requirements

• 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 (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
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally within the BH1 area

Who You'll Support

You'll work with learners who may have:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• PDA profile
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• ADHD
• Anxiety and school avoidance
• EHCPs and additional educational needsSuccessful tutors will be able to create a learning environment that feels safe, supportive, and responsive to the individual young person's needs.

What We Offer

• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive rates of £25-£30 per hour
• Long-term placements available
• Work alongside Local Authorities
• Meaningful 1:1 support with vulnerable learners
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact through personalised education

Interested?