Functional Skills Maths Tutor

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Role : Functional Skills Maths Tutor
Location: Thurrock
Hours: 8:30 am 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours, excluding lunch)
Contract: Permanent

Our client seeks an experienced educator passionate about supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role requires understanding the difference between mainstream teaching and working with high-needs learners.

At Thurrock GAPS, our client delivers tailored education for young people with complex needs such as global developmental delay, Down syndrome, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, severe learning difficulties, and social communication challenges. Learners often require additional support with communication and emotional regulation.

We are looking for a Functional Skills Maths Tutor to deliver Entry Level 1 3 and Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills Maths in small groups (up to 12 learners). This role requires patience, adaptability, and confidence in managing learners with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver differentiated Functional Skills Maths lessons (Entry Level 1 3, Level 1 2).
Create engaging, practical lesson plans and group activities.
Assess and track learner progress, using diagnostic tests and assessments.
Support learners with high needs including ADHD, Autism, and other learning differences.
Maintain accurate records and provide feedback.
Prepare learners for exams and practical application of maths skills.
Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to uphold standards and attend meetings.
Keep CPD up to date and ensure safeguarding and wellbeing policies are followed.
Undertake additional duties as required and demonstrate flexibility across locations.

Qualifications & Experience

AET, Cert Ed, PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification (Essential)
Maths Grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2 (Essential)
Assessor qualification (Essential)
Experience teaching learners with diverse abilities or learning needs (Essential)
SEN qualifications (Desirable)
Knowledge of EHCPs (Desirable)

Safeguarding & Confidentiality

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Staff must adhere to safeguarding policies, Safer Recruitment standards, the Prevent Duty, and GDPR regulations. Pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, right-to-work verification, and social media screenings, are conducted.

Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities.

Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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