Functional Skills tutor

Full-time Other Teachers and Instructors

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced, trauma‑informed tutor to support a Year 12 learner with Functional Skills Maths and English, delivered through a mentoring‑led, relationship‑first approach.

This role is ideal for a tutor who understands that emotional safety comes before academics and is confident adapting sessions responsively to support a young person with complex SEMH needs.

M has ASD and PTSD, and it is essential that the tutor is able to:

Recognise potential emotional triggers

Respond calmly and flexibly when dysregulation occurs

Adapt sessions in the moment

M is currently completing online Functional Skills Maths and English courses. Alongside the online courses, she requires additional support to help her engage and progress, including:

Essay writing and structuring written responses

Practising exam questions

Building confidence in applying knowledge

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