Functional Skills Tutor - Youth Connect Southwest in Bath

Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.

• Fixed Term until 31 August 2027
• Vacancy Ref: YCSW137

We are seeking an enthusiastic Functional Skills Maths Tutor to deliver engaging maths learning to young people, helping them develop confidence, achieve qualifications and progress into education, employment or training.

The successful candidate will provide personalised support, track learner progress, work collaboratively with colleagues and create a positive learning environment that inspires achievement and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and high-quality Functional Skills Maths tuition to young people, both in groups and on a one-to‑one basis.
• Plan, deliver and assess learning sessions that build confidence, improve numeracy skills and support progression into education, training or employment.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of learners with diverse abilities, learning needs and barriers to education.
• Develop personalised learning plans and support learners to achieve realistic goals and accredited qualifications.
• Motivate and engage young people, including those who may have had negative experiences of education or are at risk of becoming NEET.
• Monitor, assess and record learner progress, celebrating achievements and supporting successful outcomes.
• Liaise with exam providers to arrange Functional Skills assessments and support learners through the examination process.
• Work closely with colleagues to provide joined‑up support around employability, careers guidance and progression planning.
• Maintain accurate learner records and contribute to project monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Embed employability, life skills and positive progression opportunities within learning activities.
• Contribute to safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and uphold the values of Youth Connect South West.

Qualifications And Experience

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above or equivalent.
• Qualifications in education, such as a Level 3 Diploma in supporting teaching and learning or educated to Level 3 with relevant experience of supporting young people with SEND, learning difficulties, disabilities and complex needs.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths to young people.
• Employee Offer
• Excellent holiday package of 25 days per year (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays with flexible working.
• Sickness allowance.
• Employee assistance programme offering a range of services.
• Eye tests.
• People Pension.
• Opportunities for training and career development including vocational courses and apprenticeship.
• Application Details

Applications should be made using the YCSW application form, which can be obtained from our website.

For more information, call Ben or email. CVs will not be considered. All completed applications are to be emailed to a designated address.

Safeguarding Statement

YCSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with or without barred list checks.

As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service.

The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

Please note that by submitting your application you are giving consent to the information that you provide being stored and used in the selection process.

In line with the Data Protection Act 1998, all information about you will be securely held, with access restricted solely to those involved in the appointment process.

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