Functional Skills Tutor

Job description

Position: Functional Skills Tutor

Location: East London (Bexley & Havering)

Salary: £26,229 - £35,688

The Role

Are you passionate about supporting neurodiverse young people into employment? We are seeking a Functional Skills Tutor to deliver engaging, inclusive education as part of a dynamic Supported Internship programme in London.

You will plan and deliver classroom sessions (virtual and in-person), support interns to achieve Functional Skills qualifications (Entry Level 3 – Level 2), and provide 1:1 tuition when needed. You will work closely with employers, families, job coaches, and local authorities to help interns build confidence, skills, and progress into sustainable work.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging daily lessons (in-person and virtual)
• Support interns to complete accredited portfolios (e.g. Pearson's WorkSkills)
• Provide 1:1 tuition where needed
• Assess learning needs and develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Work with employers and job coaches to prepare interns for work
• Track progress, attend reviews, and contribute to student career planning
• Promote the emotional, social and academic welfare of interns

Experience

• Proven success engaging SEN or neurodiverse learners
• Experience delivering group teaching and one-to-one tuition
• Strong track record of achieving outcomes for young people
• Confident communicator across stakeholders (e.g. Families, employers)
• Knowledge of Functional Skills, employment law, and disability legislation
• Excellent organisational, IT and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and within a wider team

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bexley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English