Functional Skills English Tutor

Job Title: Functional Skills English Tutor
Location: Rochester
Salary: £25,000–£34,000 (Dependant on experience)
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Functional Skills English Tutor to join their team in Medway. The Functional Skills English Tutor role involves delivering Entry Level 1–3 and Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills English to small groups (up to 12 learners).
This is not a mainstream teaching role. You will be working with learners who have a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Down syndrome, and other complex learning needs.
Success in this role as Functional Skills English Tutor requires patience, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to supporting learners who may require additional help with communication, engagement, and emotional regulation.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated Functional Skills English lessons
* Develop schemes of work aligned to curriculum standards
* Assess learner ability through diagnostics and ongoing evaluation
* Support learners’ progress with tailored teaching strategies
* Prepare learners for exams and track their development
* Maintain accurate records and complete administrative tasks
* Work collaboratively with the Quality Assurance team to meet KPIs
* Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusive learning environments
* Participate in CPD and standardisation activities
What Our Client Is Looking For
Essential:
* Teaching qualification (AET, Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent)
* English qualification (GCSE Grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2)
* Assessor qualification
* Experience teaching learners with varying abilities and additional needs
* Experience supporting learners with SEND
Desirable:
* SEN qualification
* Knowledge of EHCPs
Rewards & Benefits
Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* 20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)
* Additional Christmas/New Year closure (3 extra paid days after 1 year)
* Birthday off (paid)
* Pension scheme (after 3 months)
* Sickness pay (post-probation)
* Bupa Cash Plan & discounted membership
* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
* Long service awards
* Quarterly and annual recognition awards
* Travel expense reimbursement (where applicable)
Safeguarding & Compliance
Our client is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment processes in line with statutory guidance.
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. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds