Functional Skills Tutor

Functional Skills Tutor

Location: Hounslow

Type: Full-Time (with potential for Permanent)

Working Hours; 08:30 am - 16:00 pm.

Are you passionate about empowering students with special educational needs to achieve essential skills for life, education, and employment? We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring Functional Skills Tutor to join our inclusive and supportive school community. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference by delivering tailored learning experiences across the school.

The school are proud to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for students with special educational needs. Our school is committed to delivering innovative and personalised education that helps each pupil develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed for their future.

We take a holistic approach to learning, combining academic achievement with practical life skills to ensure all our students are prepared for the next stage of their journey. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a collaborative and caring community dedicated to making a difference.

As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will:

• Deliver Tailored Lessons: Plan and teach functional skills in English, mathematics, and ICT, ensuring lessons are accessible, engaging, and relevant to each pupil’s needs and abilities.

• Promote Life Skills: Help students develop the practical skills necessary for everyday life, further education, and the workplace.

• Support Individual Progress: Adapt teaching methods and resources to address the diverse needs of pupils, including those with autism, learning difficulties, and SEMH challenges.

• Monitor and Assess Performance: Track and record student progress, providing regular feedback to pupils, parents, and the wider team.

• Collaborate with Staff: Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver cohesive, multidisciplinary support.

• Implement Behaviour Management Strategies: Use positive reinforcement and other techniques to foster engagement and self-regulation.

• Prepare Students for Accreditation: Support pupils in working towards functional skills qualifications and other appropriate accreditations.

To excel in this role, you will need:

• A relevant teaching qualification, such as PGCE, Cert Ed, or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET).

• Experience teaching functional skills in English, mathematics, and ICT, ideally within an SEN or alternative education setting.

• Knowledge of the functional skills curriculum and its application to a special needs context.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Empathy, patience, and resilience to support students through challenges and celebrate their successes.

• The ability to use a variety of teaching methods and resources to accommodate different learning styles.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Empathy and Understanding: A genuine passion for helping students with SEN achieve meaningful progress.

• Adaptability: The ability to tailor teaching strategies to meet diverse needs and challenges.

• Collaboration: A proactive approach to working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Organisation and Creativity: Strong planning skills to deliver engaging, practical lessons that inspire confidence and independence.

• Commitment to Inclusion: A belief in every student’s potential and dedication to creating an inclusive, positive learning environment.

Application Process

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Engage Education directly.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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