Functional skills Tutor

We are seeking a patient, supportive tutor to work with a Year 11 student who needs support with Functional Skills Maths and English, leading up to his transition to college. The student is very bright and capable, but has experienced significant challenges with mental health recently, which has led to a pause in academic progress. As a result, sessions will need to be calm, structured, and paced sensitively, with an emphasis on confidence-building and re-engagement with learning. The student has been referred to CAMHS ( Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) due to concerns around obsessive compulsive disorder- type behaviours, particularly linked to germs, health, and cleanliness. Experience supporting young people with anxiety or OCD-related needs would be highly beneficial. Subjects: Functional Skills Maths and English Level: Year 11 (non-GCSE pathway) Focus: Preparation for college, rebuilding skills and confidence Approach: Gentle, flexible, and learner-led Pay: £25-£30 an hour Tutor requirements: - Experience working with young people with mental health needs - A calm, empathetic, and patient approach - Ability to adapt teaching methods to suit emotional wellbeing - Must have 6 months experience working within childrens services or education - Must be comfortable lesson planning functional skills Maths and English If you are interested, please get in touch