Functional Tutor – NE26 Northumberland
Location: Northumberland (NE26) and surrounding areas
Hours: School hours, Monday–Friday
Flexible / Part-Time / Term-Time
Competitive hourly pay rates
We are currently recruiting dedicated and experienced Functional Tutors to provide personalised 1:1 support to pupils across the NE26 Northumberland area in home or school settings.
This rewarding role involves supporting children and young people who may require additional educational support due to SEN/SEND needs, gaps in learning, anxiety, school avoidance, or other barriers to education. You will help pupils develop essential Functional Skills and build confidence in learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and tailored 1:1 Functional Skills sessions
- Support pupils in English and/or Maths Functional Skills
- Adapt learning resources and teaching methods to individual needs
- Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and schools
- Encourage confidence, engagement, and independence in learning
- Monitor progress and maintain accurate session records
- Create a safe and supportive learning environment
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year teaching or tutoring experience within the UK
- Experience delivering Functional Skills, English, or Maths support
- Experience working with children or young people
- Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
- Patient, reliable, and flexible approach
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Driving licence and access to transport preferred
Desirable Experience
- SEN/SEND experience
- Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or anxiety
- Teaching qualification or tutoring background
What We Offer
- Flexible working during school hours
- Competitive rates of pay
- Long-term and consistent opportunities
- Friendly and supportive team
- Rewarding role making a real difference to pupils
Please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your experience and availability to apply.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. This advert is for a temporary position; in some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and also provide free child protection and prevent duty training for all registered candidates. All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance is provided.
Full pay rates quoted will include 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
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