PDA-Informed Tutor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Long-term placements

Local authority partnership

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a PDA-Informed Functional Skills Tutor to support learners in the BH1 area through flexible, 1:1 tuition on behalf of Local Authorities.

You'll deliver Functional Skills English and Maths, build trust, reduce anxiety, and tailor sessions to meet individual needs, offering a patient, creative and relationship-led approach to help vulnerable learners succeed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting (tutoring, teaching or classroom experience).
• Experience delivering or supporting Functional Skills English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 Functional Skills English and Maths tutoring.
• Support learners through a flexible, relationship-led approach to reduce anxiety and build confidence.
• Adapt sessions to meet individual needs and promote engagement.
• Travel locally within the BH1 area as needed.
• Work with Local Authorities to deliver personalised education.

Skills

Teaching experience

PDA understanding

Communication

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Patience

SEND experience

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 needs

Successful 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?