At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower students with special educational needs through tailored functional skills lessons.
- Company: Join Engage Education, a trusted education recruitment agency focused on professional development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free CPD sessions, wellbeing support, and travel discounts.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering their independence and confidence.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification and experience in functional skills, especially in SEN settings.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
- Functional Skills Tutor
- Type: ASD
Working Hours:08:30 am – 16:00 pm.
Are you passionate about empowering students with special educational needs to achieve essential skills for life, education, and employment?
We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring Functional Skills Tutor to join our inclusive and supportive school community.
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference by delivering tailored learning experiences across the school.
We take a holistic approach to learning, combining academic achievement with practical life skills to ensure all our students are prepared for the next stage of their journey.
By joining our team, you’ll be part of a collaborative and caring community dedicated to making a difference.
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.
About us
We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.
- Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
- Free CPD sessions
- Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
- Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.
All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.
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Functional Skills SEND Teacher in Sutton employer: Engage Partners Limited
Engage Partners Limited is an excellent employer for those looking to kickstart their career in education, particularly as a Primary Teaching Assistant Apprentice in Dartford. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers a fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship, comprehensive training, and mentoring, all within a supportive work culture that values learning and development. This role not only allows you to earn while you learn but also provides a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.
