Functional SkillsTutor

Functional Skills Maths and English level 1. 6 hours per week – Days flexible but in the afternoons

Birmingham | In-Person | 1:1 Tuition | ASAP – July 2026 | £25-£30 per hour

Make a Real Difference Where It Matters Most

The children and young people you work with may be out of school due to:

• Special Educational Needs (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, anxiety, trauma)
• Mental health challenges or school refusal
• Behavioural or emotional regulation difficulties
• Medical needs or disrupted education
• Awaiting a suitable school or specialist placement

Many have had negative experiences of education – your role is to restore trust, routine and belief.

• Deliver 1:1 in‑person tuition (Primary, KS3 or KS4)
• Teach English, Maths and/or Science, adapted to ability level
• Work in the home, school or community setting
• Use flexible, creative and trauma‑informed approaches
• Support confidence, engagement and emotional regulation
• Build positive, consistent relationships with CYP
• Liaise with parents, schools and Local Authority professionals
• Record clear session notes and progress updates

• 5–30 hours per week available
• Typical sessions during school hours (9am–3pm)
• No evenings or weekends
• Take on as little or as much work as suits your circumstances
• Ideal for tutors, teachers, SEND practitioners or professionals seeking flexibility

We welcome applications from a wide range of education professionals, including:

• Experience working with children or young people (education, SEND, SEMH, youth work or care)
• Confidence delivering 1:1 support
• Calm, patient and relationship‑led approach
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel locally

• QTS / QTLS or teaching qualification
• Experience in SEND, SEMH, Alternative Provision or EOTAS
• Understanding of trauma‑informed or child‑centred practice
• Team Teach or behaviour support training
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

• ✅ Official Local Authority Partner – consistent, meaningful referrals
• ✅ Flexible workload – scale up or down anytime
• ✅ Purpose‑led work – change lives, not just outcomes
• ✅ Supportive matching process – students aligned to your strengths
• ✅ Long‑term opportunities – not short‑term agency cover

If you're passionate about supporting young people who need a different approach to learning – we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact The Catch Up Academy for an informal conversation about current placements and upcoming referrals.