Functional Skills Tutor

Functional Skills Outreach Tutor (Entry Level 3 to Level 2)

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Functional Skills Outreach Tutor to deliver personalised English and Maths programmes to learners working between Entry Level 3 and Level 2, many of whom have Special Educational Needs (SEN) or have been out of formal education for an extended period in Barking and Dagenham.

As a Functional Skills Outreach Tutor, you will design and deliver 1:1 bespoke learning sessions that rebuild confidence, close learning gaps, and support learners to achieve accredited outcomes. You will play a key role in re‑engaging young people in education by offering structured, accessible, and motivating sessions tailored to their individual needs.

Many learners may present with low confidence, anxiety, or barriers to learning. Your role is to provide a calm, consistent, and supportive learning environment that encourages progress and independence. Prospero Teaching will work closely with you to monitor learner development and ensure high‑quality teaching and learning.

CONTRACT / POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Barking and Dagenham
• Position - Functional Skills Outreach Tutor
• Type of work - 1:1 tuition (English & Maths)
• Start date - ASAP
• Duration - Dependent on individual learner needs
• Contract type - Temporary
• Hours - Part‑time or full‑time depending on availability
• Pay - From £25 per hour
• Session length - Minimum 1 hour, maximum 3 hours per learner per day

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching qualification such as QTS, QTLS, PGCE, or equivalent
• Experience delivering Functional Skills English and/or Maths (Entry Level 3 to Level 2)
• SEN experience supporting learners with additional needs
• Minimum 6 months' experience working in a UK education setting
• Up‑to‑date Safeguarding training (desirable but not essential)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years

OTHER INFORMATION

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business/education recruitment agency. All successful applicants must complete full safeguarding and vetting checks. Anyone working with children or vulnerable young people is responsible for promoting and protecting their welfare.

Prospero Teaching offers:

• Accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Support from an In‑house Training and Development Team