KS4 Tutor – Functional Skills English & Maths for Year 11

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated KS4 Tutor to support a Year 11 student placed in a forest school setting. The role focuses on rebuilding the learner’s confidence and re‑engaging them with education through Functional Skills English and Maths.

Key responsibilities

• Build a trusting, supportive relationship with the student.
• Deliver tailored Functional Skills English and Maths sessions.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the student’s SEMH needs and emotional state.
• Collaborate with the forest school provision and local authority to monitor progress.
• Provide feedback on the student’s confidence, engagement and academic development.

Required profile

• Minimum six months of UK‑based experience in education or tutoring.
• Experience working with young people who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Patience, adaptability and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners.
• Ability to tailor sessions according to emotional regulation and therapeutic approaches.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of emotional regulation and therapeutic approaches.
• Ability to modify teaching methods and expectations based on individual needs.

What we offer

• 15 hours per week, funded by the Local Authority.
• Opportunity to work alongside a unique forest school environment.
• Potential to expand timetable with additional learners through Prospero Teaching.