SEND Tutor - Functional Skills

Senploy; Totnes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment is seeking a SEND Tutor to join a specialist education setting in Totnes, Devon, supporting young people with additional learning needs through Functional Skills, practical education, life skills and community-based learning.

The role combines tuition, outreach and real-world learning, delivering Functional Skills Maths and English, developing independence and confidence, and working alongside teachers and the wider education team to make learning engaging and relevant.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND teaching and Functional Skills delivery is desirable.
• Ability to work one-to-one and in small groups.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, autism, ADHD, SEMH or additional learning needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Provide individual and small-group tuition tailored to learners' needs.
• Support learners toward personalised learning goals.
• Make learning practical and relevant to everyday life.
• Develop communication, confidence, social skills and independence.
• Support life skills including budgeting, shopping, planning and decision-making.
• Take learning into the local community through activities and visits.
• Encourage participation in new opportunities and experiences.
• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Adapt learning activities to suit individual abilities and interests.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the specialist education team.

Skills

Patience

Building relationships with youngs

Adaptability

Community engagement

Job description

A rewarding SEND education role combining tuition, outreach and practical learning.

We are seeking a SEND Tutor to join a specialist education setting in Totnes, Devon, supporting young people with additional learning needs through Functional Skills, practical education, life skills and community-based learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teacher, Tutor, HLTA, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or experienced SEND professional who enjoys building positive relationships with young people and helping them develop the knowledge, confidence and independence they need to progress.

Working both within the education setting and in the local community, you will help make learning engaging, accessible and relevant to everyday life. From supporting Maths and English to developing budgeting skills, planning activities and encouraging greater independence, you will play an important role in each young person's educational journey.

The Role

• Delivering and supporting Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Providing individual and small-group tuition tailored to learners' needs.
• Supporting young people to work towards personalised learning goals.
• Making learning practical, engaging and relevant to everyday situations.
• Developing communication, confidence, social skills and independence.
• Supporting life skills, including budgeting, shopping, planning and decision-making.
• Taking learning into the local community through activities, visits and real-world experiences.
• Encouraging participation in new opportunities and experiences.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Adapting learning activities to suit individual abilities, interests and learning styles.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider specialist education team.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

SEND teaching, Functional Skills tuition, tutoring, HLTA, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, outreach education, mentoring, youth work or related support roles.

Experience supporting young people with SEND, autism, ADHD, SEMH or additional learning needs would be beneficial.

You may already have experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and English, or you may be an experienced education professional with the confidence and skills to support learning across these subjects.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient, approachable and encouraging.
• Confident supporting learning on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Able to build positive relationships with young people.
• Creative and flexible in their approach to education.
• Interested in practical, community-based learning.
• Reliable, proactive and comfortable working in different environments.
• Committed to helping young people develop confidence and independence.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for the outreach element of the role.

Salary and Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Term-time only working arrangement.
• Based in Totnes, Devon.
• A varied role combining tuition, outreach and practical learning.
• Opportunity to work within a specialist education setting.
• The chance to support young people in developing valuable everyday skills and greater independence.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a UK-wide specialist education recruitment agency working across mainstream education, SEND, SEMH and Alternative Provision.

We connect education professionals with opportunities that match their experience, skills and career ambitions, supporting schools and specialist settings with teachers, tutors, teaching assistants, learning support staff and other education professionals.

We take a personal, straightforward approach to recruitment, helping candidates find roles where they can use their experience, develop professionally and contribute positively to young people's education.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, right-to-work verification and appropriate safeguarding checks.