Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of SEND learners? If you are an experienced Functional Skills Tutor and thrive in a small group setting, this rewarding opportunity in Bolton may be ideal for you.

• Enjoy a competitive pay rate of £26.62 - £29.23 per hour.
• Work just one day per week – Tuesdays – with 5 paid hours, including teaching and marking/planning.
• Teach small groups (around 12 learners), allowing for more personalised support and interaction.
• Benefit from a well-resourced specialist education environment with a laptop provided for the assignment.
• Make a real and lasting impact, helping SEND learners to improve their Maths and English skills.

As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will deliver Maths and English lessons to small groups of SEND learners within a specialist education setting in Bolton. You will be responsible for:

• Delivering engaging sessions: 2 hours of Maths and 2 hours of English, with a 15-minute break between lessons.
• Adapting teaching and resources to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Assessing learners’ understanding and monitoring progress throughout the assignment.
• Providing constructive feedback and encouragement, fostering learners’ confidence.
• Completing marking and associated administration within the allocated paid hour each week.
• Creating an inclusive environment where each learner feels supported and motivated to achieve.

• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification (QTS is not required).
• Proven experience teaching Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Previous experience teaching SEND learners is essential.
• Confident in adapting teaching methods and resources to support diverse abilities and needs.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service (essential).
• Available to start immediately and commit to the 38-week assignment.
• Able to provide references covering recent employment.

You’ll be based in Bolton, working in a specialist education environment. Teaching hours are Tuesdays from 9:15am to 1:15pm, plus one paid hour for marking and planning, totaling 5 paid hours each week for 38 weeks.

The setting is well resourced, and you’ll have access to all the tools you need, including a laptop provided specifically for the duration of your assignment.

This long-term contract offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled tutor to make a meaningful difference, teaching Maths and English to SEND learners who benefit from an individualised approach. If you are available every Tuesday and eager to help learners achieve their potential, this role could be the perfect fit.

If you have the required skills and experience, and are passionate about SEND education, you are encouraged to apply and become part of an environment where your expertise will help shape learners’ futures.