Functional Skills Teacher

Functional Skills Tutor

Location: Sutton

Type: ASD

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

Salary: £180 - £210

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• 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.

What Makes a Successful Functional Skills Tutor?

• 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.

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All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.