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SEND Functional Skills Tutor

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Functional Skills Tutor – SEND
Location: Eckington and across sites in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and South Yorkshire
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm), 52 weeks per year
Salary: £32,432 – £39,998 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist education provider for a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver high-quality sessions in English, maths, and ICT to young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners’ personal and vocational development.

About the Role

The successful candidate will deliver Functional Skills lessons across a range of abilities, including learners with complex needs. Sessions are delivered face-to-face, in both group and one-to-one settings, and occasionally via remote learning.

You'll be based at a main site near Eckington with regular travel to satellite sites and community locations. A willingness to travel between sites and transport learners where necessary is essential (mileage and expenses reimbursed).

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Functional Skills (English, maths, and ICT) from pre-entry up to Level 2
Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons tailored to individual learner needs
Carry out initial assessments and use diagnostics to inform personalised support
Act as pastoral tutor and manage the full learner journey, including progress tracking and reviews
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with assessment and reporting standards
Collaborate with support staff, families, and external services to meet learner needs
Support learners to develop independence, confidence, and employability skills
Promote the embedding of English, maths, and ICT across all areas of the curriculum
Attend moderation meetings and CPD sessions, contributing to curriculum quality and development
Ensure safeguarding and learner well-being are upheld at all times

Person Specification

Essential:

A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, QTS, QTLS, Cert Ed)
Experience delivering Functional Skills qualifications
Experience working with learners with SEND (including ASD, SLD, PMLD)
Strong communication and organisational skills
Confident in using a range of teaching methods to support differentiated learning
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable:

Knowledge of RARPA and experience of non-accredited learning
Experience delivering City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications
Understanding of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework

What’s on Offer

30 days holiday plus bank holidays (with additional days for long service)
Westfield Health Scheme (post-probation)
Life assurance (post-probation)
Standard Life pension scheme
Reimbursement of mileage and work-related travel costs

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher or experienced Functional Skills Tutor with a passion for inclusive education and learner progress.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services

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