SEMH Functional Skills Tutor

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated educator to deliver Functional Skills lessons to pupils with SEMH needs in Manchester. This role requires experience in teaching and a strong understanding of SEMH strategies. Candidates should be patient, resilient, and committed to promoting positive behavior and emotional well-being. Additional benefits include weekly pay and access to exclusive deals. If you're passionate about making a difference in education, apply today.

Benefits

Dependent on experience

Weekly pay through PAYE

Exclusive deals and discounts

Well-being services included

Qualifications

• Significant teaching or tutoring experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of SEMH needs and effective engagement strategies.
• Ability to build positive relationships and inspire confidence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills lessons in English and Maths.
• Adapt teaching strategies for individual learning and EHCP targets.
• Foster a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching or tutoring experience

Understanding of SEMH needs

Building positive relationships

Classroom management

Patience and resilience

Job description

Full‑time, permanent role starting as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school where pupils with SEMH needs are supported in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Leaders are committed to creating a calm and structured setting that promotes positive behaviour and emotional well‑being. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive personalised support and access to a curriculum that enables academic progress and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Functional Skills lessons in English and Maths tailored to pupils with SEMH needs
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning requirements and EHCP targets
• Foster a positive and supportive classroom environment that encourages participation and confidence
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing constructive feedback and targeted interventions
• Work closely with support staff and SENCO to implement personalised learning plans
• Promote emotional resilience and positive behaviour through consistent strategies
• Uphold safeguarding standards and ensure the welfare of all pupils

Ideal Candidate

• Significant teaching or tutoring experience (formal teaching qualification not required)
• Strong understanding of SEMH needs and effective strategies for engagement
• Ability to build positive relationships and inspire confidence in pupils
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
• Patience, resilience, and a proactive approach to supporting diverse needs
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

About Step Teachers

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE's statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Benefits and Compensation

• Dependent on experience
• Paid weekly through PAYE (no self‑employed or umbrella companies)
• Access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high‑street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more
• Comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of

Referral Bonus

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