Functional Skills Tutor

Description

Functional Skills Tutor – Tameside

Location: Tameside

Hours: 5–15 hours per week

Start Date: October 2026

Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching are recruiting for an adaptable Functional Skills Tutor to provide 1:1 tuition in Tameside.

The successful candidate will support learners who may have experienced barriers to education, helping them develop their core skills and work towards achievable academic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver personalised Functional Skills tuition

Support development in Maths and/or English

Identify gaps in core knowledge

Adapt sessions to suit individual learning needs

Build confidence and motivation

Use accessible and engaging teaching methods

Track learner development and provide feedback

Requirements

Experience delivering Functional Skills, GCSE or equivalent tuition

Strong knowledge of Maths and/or English

Previous experience working with young people

Ability to engage learners who may be reluctant to learn

Patient, reliable and adaptable approach

Experience supporting SEND learners is desirable

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Right to Work in the UK

Two professional child–related references

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Ad ID: 5419292232