Special Educational Needs Functional Skills Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated education recruitment agency is looking for a part-time Functional Skills Tutor to assist post-16 learners in Bromley. Responsibilities include delivering tailored lessons in English and/or Maths while accommodating learners with additional needs. Ideal candidates will have teaching qualifications or relevant experience, and be able to work flexibly. This role offers an hourly rate of £25 and aims to support students in achieving their Functional Skills qualifications through small-group or one-on-one sessions.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

Support from an experienced in-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Appropriate teaching qualification or relevant Functional Skills teaching experience.
• Experience in Functional Skills English and/or Maths delivery.
• Experience assisting post-16 learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and supportive lessons in English and/or Maths.
• Plan and deliver tailored sessions to build learners' confidence.
• Monitor learner progress and provide ongoing support.

Skills

Teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent)

Experience delivering Functional Skills English and/or Maths from Entry Level 3 to Level 2

Experience working with post-16 learners

SEN and/or SEMH experience

Job description

Overview

Functional Skills Tutor (Post-16)

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Functional Skills Tutor to support post-16 learners in the Barking and Dagenham area on a part-time basis (10-15 hours per week).

As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will deliver engaging and supportive lessons in English and/or Maths, working with learners from Entry Level 3 up to Level 2. Many learners may have additional needs, including SEN and SEMH, and may have experienced barriers to education.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering tailored sessions that build confidence, develop core skills, and support learners in achieving their Functional Skills qualifications. This role is ideal for an experienced tutor or teacher looking to work flexibly and make a meaningful impact through small-group or 1:1 support.

Prospero Teaching will work closely with you to monitor learner progress and provide ongoing support to ensure effective and positive outcomes.

Contract / Position Details

• Location - Bromley
• Position - Functional Skills Tutor (Post-16)
• Type of work - Contract
• Start date - ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
• End date (if applicable) - N/A
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full time / part time - Part time (5-10 hours per week)
• Minimum rate of pay - £25 per hour
• Hours - Flexible hours, typically 1-3 hours per session

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent) or relevant Functional Skills teaching experience
• Experience delivering Functional Skills English and/or Maths (Entry Level 3 to Level 2)
• Experience working with post-16 learners
• SEN and/or SEMH experience desirable
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable but not essential)

Eligibility

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional, child-related references covering the last two years

Other

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching and successfully complete all safeguarding and vetting checks.

Benefits

• Accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Support from an experienced in-house Training and Development Team