Functional Skills Tutor

Join Our Team as a Functional Skills Tutor (Maths and English) at ROC College

Are you passionate about helping young people develop confidence in Maths and English?

Would you like a rewarding role where you can support students with additional needs to achieve qualifications and progress towards employment and independence?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! United Response is looking for experienced, enthusiastic Functional Skills Tutors to join our ROC College education team.

LOCATION

Plymouth

FUNCTION

ROC College

ACCOUNTABLE TO

Curriculum Manager

HOURS

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

SALARY

Up to £17 per hour

Who We Are

United Response is a registered charity, founded in 1973. Our mission is to ensure that individuals with learning disabilities, mental, or physical support needs have the opportunity to live life to the fullest. We support around 2,000 people across more than 300 locations in England and Wales, with over 3,600 staff members.

ROC College, a part of United Response, is a specialist college providing person-centred, community-based teaching and learning within Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset. We work with young people aged 16–25 with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an experienced Functional Skills Tutor to deliver high-quality Maths and English teaching to students with additional needs. You will support learners to achieve formal qualifications and develop essential skills for work and independent living.

The ideal candidate will have

• At least one year’s experience teaching Functional Skills (Entry Level to Level 2)

A Level 4 Teaching Qualification (e.g. CTTLS or equivalent)

Experience in post-16 education and understanding of Ofsted requirements

Strong organisational and communication skills

Experience working with learners with disabilities or additional needs

Ability to deliver engaging 1 to 1 and group sessions

Confidence managing a caseload of students and tailoring learning to individual needs

A flexible and creative approach to teaching

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Experience supporting learners with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or physical disabilities is highly desirable.

What to Expect

As a Functional Skills Tutor at ROC College, you will

• Deliver Maths and English teaching on a 1 to 1 and group basis

Support students to achieve Functional Skills and GCSE qualifications

Assess learner needs and develop personalised learning plans

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support student outcomes

Maintain accurate records of learner progress and achievement

Embed Maths and English across wider curriculum areas

Support colleagues with planning and delivery

Contribute to achievement targets and quality improvement activities

Act as an ambassador for ROC College within the community

What We Can Offer You

United Response offers a comprehensive benefits package for all employees, including

• Pension contribution

Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)

Cycle to work scheme

Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and advice services

Employee shopping discounts and eligibility for the Blue Light Card

Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications

2x basic salary life assurance scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

A collaborative and supportive team environment

Potential for career progression

Two Wellbeing days per year because your health matters

United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants in regulated activity will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are a Disability Confident employer and fully committed to Mindful Employer values, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you need assistance navigating our website or completing your application, please contact us at recruitment@unitedresponse.org.uk

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