SEND Tutor

Functional Skills Tutor – High Wycombe

Salary: £26,228 – £32,083 per annum (dependent on experience).

The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs into education, employment, and independence. You will work with learners aged 16–24 with SEND and EHCPs, delivering Maths, English, and employability skills in a practical, real-world context.

Deliver functional skills and job coaching. Each morning you will deliver short, focused functional skill sessions (Entry Level to Level
2) in small groups, followed by local work placements (e.g., retail and hospitality). Learners reflect on their experiences after returning for coaching and support.

Delivery is a mix of group sessions and 1:1 support, both face‑to‑face and occasionally remote, with a strong emphasis on adapting learning to meet individual needs. Working hours are typically 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, with time for delivery, learner support, planning, and administration.

• Deliver Functional Skills Maths and English up to Level 2 in an engaging and practical way.
• Support learners with SEND through tailored teaching and coaching approaches.
• Deliver both group and 1:1 sessions using blended learning methods.
• Support learners in workplace settings, developing employability skills and confidence.
• Carry out initial assessments, create action plans, and track learner progress.
• Manage a caseload of learners and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes and meet performance targets/KPIs.
• Adapt learning to meet both learner and employer needs.

• Experience delivering or supporting Functional Skills Maths and/or English.
• Experience working with young people with SEND or additional learning needs.
• Experience in employability support or job coaching (highly desirable).
• Ability to engage and motivate learners in both classroom and workplace environments.
• Organised, adaptable, and confident managing a varied caseload.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.

A Level 3 teaching qualification (or equivalent) is desirable, but support may be available to gain this if not already held.