Job description
Outreach Tutor (SEN Functional Skills – Post-16)
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Prospero Teaching is looking for an experienced Outreach Tutor to deliver personalised Functional Skills sessions in English and Maths to post-16 learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This is a part-time opportunity (10-15 hours per week) based in the Barking and Dagenham area.
You will work on a 1:1 basis with young people who are currently not attending mainstream education. As an Outreach Tutor, you will be expected to plan, prepare, and deliver bespoke lessons that bridge gaps in education, rebuild confidence, and re-engage learners in their academic journey.
Most students will have complex learning needs and EHCPs, and many may have been out of education for some time. You must be patient, nurturing, and adaptable in your approach, tailoring lessons to meet individual learning styles and abilities. This role is ideal for a teacher or tutor who is passionate about making a difference outside the traditional classroom setting.
Prospero Teaching will provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure high-quality delivery and measurable student progress.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
1. Location – Barking and Dagenham (and surrounding areas)
2. Position – Outreach Tutor (SEN Functional Skills – Post-16)
3. Type of work – 1:1 Tuition (English and Maths Functional Skills)
4. Start date – ASAP
5. Duration / Likely Duration – Dependent on each student’s package
6. Contract type – Temporary (ongoing depending on student needs)
7. Full time/part time – Part-time (10 to 15 hours per week)
8. Minimum rate of pay – £25 per hour
9. Hours – Sessions typically between 1-3 hours, flexible across the week
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
10. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, PGCE, or relevant Level 5+ teaching qualification
11. Experience working with SEN learners, especially post-16 students
12. Knowledge of the Functional Skills curriculum (English and Maths)
13. Experience in delivering education to students outside mainstream settings is highly desirable
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
14. Hold Right to Work in the UK
15. Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate registered with the Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new one
16. Provide two professional, child-related references covering the last two years
OTHER
If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEN and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your most up-to-date CV.
Prospero Teaching acts as an education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. All applicants will be subject to full safeguarding and vetting checks prior to appointment.
WHAT PROSPERO TEACHING OFFERS:
17. Accredited CPD courses including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management
18. Access to our in-house Training and Development Team
19. Supportive and experienced consultants who care about your career