Functional Skills Tutor - Oxford

Start Date: ASAP

Overview:

An opportunity for an experienced tutor to provide in-person Functional Skills English and Maths tuition to a Year 12 student with SEN/SEMH needs. This role is ideal for an educator who understands PDA, ASD, ADHD, and EBSA and can tailor learning to an aspiring footballer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and interactive Functional Skills Level 1 & 2 tuition in Maths and English.
• Adapt teaching methods to incorporate football-related content to enhance engagement and understanding.
• Provide active, autonomous, and conversation-based learning, avoiding traditional lecturing methods.
• Implement movement breaks to support engagement and self-regulation.
• Build a trusting relationship over time, showing commitment and consistency.
• Manage challenging behaviour with patience and understanding, recognising triggers related to ASD and PDA.
• Address learning gaps due to past non-attendance and tailor lessons to the student's needs.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced in supporting SEN/SEMH learners, particularly with PDA, ASD, ADHD, and EBSA.
• Skilled at behaviour management and fostering positive relationships.
• Knowledgeable in Functional Skills English & Maths.
• Football-enthusiastic or able to incorporate sport into teaching.
• Personable, engaging, and patient, with a sense of humour and adaptability.

Additional Information:

• Online tuition is not an option; sessions must be delivered in person.
• Potential to increase hours once rapport is established.
• Long-term, ongoing role.

If you have the relevant experience and a passion for making a difference, apply today!