Tutor (Functional Skills and Learning Support) in Nottingham

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! We’re more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That’s someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK’s leading Social Enterprise, we’re dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

PfP Thrive is Places for People’s skills and learning academy, designed to develop talent within our organisation and across the housing and construction sectors. We provide high-quality training, apprenticeships, and future skills learning that address sector-wide skills shortages and help our people and partners thrive in a changing industry.

Do you have a passion for helping learners achieve their full potential? We’re looking for a dedicated Functional Skills & Additional Learning Support Tutor to support our apprentice learners with Maths, English, and additional learning needs, ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards and funding requirements. You will provide tailored learning support that ensures inclusive, accessible, and differentiated provision for every learner. You’ll play a key role in supporting progression through diagnostic assessments, personalised training plans, and close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders. This role also requires maintaining compliance with funding, quality, and audit standards, ensuring all learners receive the support they need to succeed. The role will involve a mix of working from home and travelling to various sites to deliver training; you will be required to visit our Derby Training centre once a week.

Essential Criteria:

• Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (or equivalent teaching qualification) plus at least L2 in Maths and English
• Assessor qualification e.g. D32/33, A or CAVA
• Prior experience and the relevant qualifications to teach Entry to L2 Maths and English against Ofsted standards for our apprentice learners
• Understanding of DfE funding rules and compliance requirements, including flexibilities for learners aged 19+, under 18, and those with learning difficulties
• Certification in neurodiversity awareness, support, training or similar
• Experience in maintaining and updating Training Plans and Additional Learning Support Plans, ensuring accuracy and alignment with learner goals
• Knowledge of neurodiverse learning needs, including dyslexia, ADHD, and dyscalculia, and experience providing differentiated support, aligned with Ofsted inclusion standards

Desirable Criteria:

• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools such as BKSB and Cognassist to assess learner starting points and support requirements
• Ability to design inclusive and accessible learning resources that reflect age-appropriate content and support learner aspirations
• Previous experience of working in adult education such as apprenticeships
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint to create engaging learning resources

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

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