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Functional Skills Tutor

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 25 - 30 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: West Sussex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Functional Skills Tutor 

Help Learners Develop Essential Skills for Everyday Success

We're looking for a Functional Skills Tutor to support children and young people across West Sussex through personalised 1:1 tuition.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll help learners develop key English and Maths skills, supporting them to build confidence, improve engagement, and work towards meaningful educational outcomes. Many of the students we support require alternative educational provision and benefit from a practical, personalised approach that focuses on both academic and real-world development.

We're particularly interested in tutors who can support learners in:

Crawley
Worthing
Horsham
Chichester
Bognor Regis
LittlehamptonLocation: West Sussex

Subject: Functional Skills (English & Maths)

Start Date: September

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour

Type: 1:1 Tuition

Requirements

Minimum 2 years' experience in an educational setting, including tutoring, teaching, teaching assistant, learning support, mentoring, or similar roles
Experience delivering or supporting Functional Skills English and/or Maths
Ability to adapt sessions to meet individual learning needs
Experience supporting learners with SEND, EHCPs, or additional needs is desirable
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Patient, reliable, and engaging approach
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally within West Sussex 

Who You'll Support

You'll work with children and young people who may have:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
ADHD
Anxiety and school avoidance
EHCPs and additional educational needsEach learner requires a personalised approach, allowing tutors to build confidence, encourage independence, and help young people achieve positive outcomes.

What We Offer

Flexible working opportunities
Competitive rates of £25-£30 per hour
September start
Long-term placements available
Work alongside Local Authorities
Rewarding 1:1 support with vulnerable learners
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through personalised education 

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