Functional Skills Tutor - Gateshead

Functional Skills Tutor - English & Maths Gateshead Part time / Full Time options available. Prospero Teaching is proud to work alongside Local Authorities, schools, and SEND services across Gateshead to provide…

Pay rate £25 – £30/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 31 August 2026

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Functional Skills Tutor - English & Maths

Gateshead

Part time / Full Time options available.

Prospero Teaching is proud to work alongside Local Authorities, schools, and SEND services across Gateshead to provide tailored tuition and educational support to young people who require additional help outside of mainstream education.

In this role, you will support learners who may have SEND, SEMH needs, anxiety, medical needs, or other barriers that have affected their access to education. Through one-to-one or small-group sessions, you will provide engaging, individualised tuition designed around each learner's needs, abilities, and goals.

Your support will help students develop essential English and Maths skills, build confidence, re-engage with learning, and make meaningful progress towards their educational and personal goals.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people across Gateshead, helping them overcome barriers to education and reach their full potential.

Position Details:

Pay: Up to £30 per hour (depending on experience/qualifications)
Hours: Up to 15 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Gateshead
Ongoing Role
Benefits: Access to learning resources & CPD training

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver 1:1 tutoring in Functional Skills Maths and/or English
Create personalised lesson plans to address learning gaps
Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to students and families
Foster a supportive and motivating learning environment
Complete daily attendance and weekly reports

Requirements:

Previous experience in Functional Skills (Maths and English)
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (child workforce) on the update service, or willing to apply
Two years of references (education or employment)

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Please apply directly or contact Evan on (phone number removed) for more details.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this role. Successful candidates will need to register with Prospero Teaching before placement. IND-SEN

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