SEN Functional Skills Tutor
Job in
London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-20
Listing for:
Prospero Teaching
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Tutoring, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Adult Education, Elementary School
Job Description & How to Apply Below
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
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)
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
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.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
* Accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
* Support from an experienced in-house Training and Development Team
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