SEND Functional Skills Tutor - Maths & English


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£36,000 to £36,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	TQ9 5RZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	3 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are pleased to be recruiting for a SEND Functional Skills Tutor to join an outstanding specialist education setting in Totnes, Devon.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maths, English or Functional Skills teacher/tutor who enjoys working with young people who require a more personalised approach to education.

You'll join a passionate and supportive team where learning goes beyond the classroom. Alongside Functional Skills Maths and English, pupils receive support with life skills, independence and preparation for adulthood, creating a genuinely varied and rewarding teaching environment.

About the Role

- Deliver Functional Skills Maths and English, from Entry Level through to Level 2

- Plan engaging lessons around individual abilities, interests and learning goals

- Adapt teaching for pupils with SEND, autism, learning difficulties and additional needs

- Support learners with both academic progress and practical life skills

- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils

- Monitor progress and contribute to individual learning plans and reviews

- Work closely with teaching assistants and the wider specialist team

- Encourage independence, confidence and readiness for future education, employment or adulthood

The Ideal Candidate

We're keen to hear from teachers and tutors with experience in Maths, English or Functional Skills, particularly those who have worked within SEND, specialist education, alternative provision or similar settings.

You'll be someone who is:

- Patient, enthusiastic and adaptable

- Confident differentiating learning for individual needs

- Experienced supporting pupils with additional needs

- Passionate about practical and personalised education

- A strong communicator and positive team player

A relevant teaching or tutoring qualification is desirable, although relevant experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

- £28,000-£36,000 per year, depending on experience

- Permanent, full-time employment

- Multiple opportunities across Maths, English and Functional Skills

- Supportive specialist education environment

- Life skills and preparation-for-adulthood programmes

- Comprehensive benefits package

- Free on-site parking

- Excellent location in Totnes, Devon

- A passionate team genuinely committed to providing high-quality education and support

Apply Today

If you're an experienced SEND Teacher, Functional Skills Tutor, Maths Teacher or English Teacher looking for a permanent role in a specialist setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV today for a confidential conversation.

Luma Education Recruitment specialises in recruiting teachers, tutors and support staff for SEND schools, specialist colleges and Alternative Provision settings across the UK.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

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