Job Advert: Part-Time Functional Skills Tutor for SEN/SEMH Settings

Position: Part-Time Functional Skills Tutor
Location: Hillingdon, London
Contract Type: Part-Time, 3-4 days
Salary: £140+ D.O.E

About Us: At Veritas, we are a dedicated and supportive educational organization committed to providing personalized staff to our clients in SEN (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) settings. We aim to promote an inclusive, nurturing environment that enables all learners to reach their full potential. We are seeking an enthusiastic and empathetic Functional Skills Tutor to join our team on a part-time basis.

Role Overview: As a Part-Time Functional Skills Tutor, you will play a key role in delivering tailored Functional Skills education (Maths, English, and Science) to students with special educational needs (SEN) or social emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. You will work with small groups or on a one-to-one basis to help students build confidence, develop essential life skills, and work towards achieving their qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality Functional Skills tuition in Maths, English, and Science to students in SEN/SEMH settings.
Develop personalized learning plans to meet the individual needs of each student.
Create engaging and interactive lesson plans, resources, and assessments.
Support students in overcoming barriers to learning, promoting positive behavior, and encouraging social and emotional development.
Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to students, parents, and colleagues.
Work collaboratively with the wider team, including SENCo, teaching assistants, and other professionals.
Maintain accurate records of students' progress and achievements.
Ensure a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.Person Specification:

Experience working in an SEN/SEMH setting is desirable but not essential.
Strong knowledge of Functional Skills curriculum (Maths, English, Science).
A passion for working with students who have diverse learning needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt teaching methods to suit the needs of individual learners.
Patience, empathy, and a calm approach to supporting students with additional needs.
A relevant teaching qualification (e.g., PTLLS, Cert Ed, or equivalent) is desirable.Each candidate will be subject to a DBS and police check where required. A successful candidate will also provide at least two references from their previous employer/s.

If you're looking for a new challenge, a career change or seeking the opportunity to get your first foot on the ladder of a career within education, then do not hesitate to send your CV or contact Lachlan at Veritas Education London

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We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and are an equal opportunity employer.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community