Functional Skills Maths Tutor

Who are we? This is an exciting time to join the TCHC Group. TCHC Group was set up in August 2004. Since then, we have continued to develop and deliver programmes to support both young people and adults to learn, achieve and progress to greater opportunities. TCHC is an organisation that believes in creating opportunities for all. It is an organisation that is ethical, friendly, and considerate and encompasses these values in all its services and operations.

Most of all, we believe in working together as a team to create opportunities for the individuals we work with to grow, to help them recognise and achieve their aspirations and goals and attain a positive outcome. TCHC is a disability confident, committed employer. Who are we looking for? Are you an experienced educator with a passion for supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Do you understand the difference between mainstream teaching and working with high needs learners in a classroom setting? At Thurrock GAPS , we deliver tailored education to young people with a range of complex needs, including global developmental delay, Down syndrome, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, severe learning difficulties, and social communication challenges. Our learners work at a slower pace and often require additional support with communication and emotional regulation.

We are currently seeking a Functional Skills Maths Tutor to deliver Entry Level 13 and Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills Maths in small group settings (up to 12 learners). This is not a mainstream role it requires someone who is patient, adaptable, and confident in managing a classroom of learners with diverse and high needs. We are looking to recruit:

Job Title:

Functional Skills Maths Tutor

Location:

Thurrock Stanley Lazell

Working Hours:

8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, inclusive of a daily unpaid lunch break. 37.5 hours per week Contract Type:
Permanent

Reports to:

Centre Manager Salary Band:
Not Qualified £25k - £27k Qualified £28k £34k What are we looking for? A professional and responsible individual for planning and teaching the Functional Skills curriculum, who ensures differentiation is evident. This will include:
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1 to 2 Your delivery will be creative and engaging to ensure individuals achieve their aims in all subjects. You will be supported by a Quality Assurance Team that is responsible for leading the team to drive up quality, reaching and exceeding KPIs and promoting our ethos for continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

AET/CERT ED/PGCE or other relevant teaching Qualifications (Essential) Maths Grade C/4 or above or Functional skills level 2 (Essential) Assessor qualification (Essential) SEN qualifications (desirable)

Experience of teaching learners with various abilities or learning needs (Essential) Experienced working with learners who present learning differences (Essential) Knowledge of EHCPs (desirable) Main Tasks & Responsibilities Develop and implement schemes of work that support individual learning and meet delivery standards. Create and execute innovative lesson plans and group activities. Deliver sessions for groups per the curriculum, setting clear objectives and targets.

Utilise resources effectively to support learners with high needs, including ADHD, Autism, and other learning differences. Evaluate learners' maths skills using diagnostic tests and mock assessments. Perform initial and ongoing assessments to track progress and development. Relate subject matter to life and work with practical examples. Encourage and support learners to aid their progress. Maintain accurate records of progress tracking and documentation.

Ensure learners are well-prepared for exams. Handle administrative tasks, including planning, logging results, and providing feedback. Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to maintain delivery standards and attend standardisation meetings. Keep personal CPD updated according to Functional Skills requirements. Safeguard learner welfare and adhere to Safeguarding and Prevent policies. Undertake additional duties as required, suited to…