Details:
- Salary: £25 - 30 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Bournemouth Dorset
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Functional Skills Tutor
Help Learners Develop Essential Skills and Confidence
We're looking for a Functional Skills Tutor to support children and young people across the BCP area through personalised 1:1 tuition.
Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll help learners develop key English and Maths skills, supporting them to overcome barriers to education and achieve meaningful progress. Many of the students we work with benefit from a practical, tailored approach to learning that focuses on building confidence, independence, and real-world skills.
Whether you're supporting learners preparing for qualifications or helping them strengthen foundational skills, you'll play an important role in their educational journey.
Location: BCP
Subject: Functional Skills
Start Date: September
Hours: Flexible
Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour
Type: 1:1 Tuition
Requirements
Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including tutoring, teaching, teaching assistant, learning support, mentoring, or similar roles
Experience delivering or supporting Functional Skills English and/or Maths
Ability to plan engaging, personalised sessions
Experience supporting learners with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Patient, adaptable, and encouraging approach
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally across the BCP area
Who You'll Support
You'll work with children and young people who may have:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
ADHD
Anxiety and school avoidance
EHCPs and additional educational needsEach learner follows an individual programme designed to support both academic development and long-term confidence.
Why Join Us?
Flexible working hours
Competitive rates of £25-£30 per hour
September start
Ongoing and long-term placements available
Work alongside Local Authorities
Rewarding 1:1 support with vulnerable learners
Opportunity to make a genuine impact on educational outcomes
Interested?
Apply