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Location: Various community venues and learners' homes across Nottinghamshire / East Midlands

Let’s Make Change (LMC) is seeking passionate, reliable, and learner-focused Functional Skills Tutors in Maths and English to deliver high-quality 1:1 education to young people not currently in mainstream education.

This is a self-employed role ideal for individuals who want to make a meaningful difference by supporting learners with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) needs. You will play a vital part in helping students re-engage with learning, build confidence, and progress toward recognised qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver 1:1 Functional Skills Maths and English tuition (Entry Level to Level 2)

• Teach in community-based venues or learners’ homes (all locations fully risk assessed)

• Design and implement bespoke learning packages tailored to each learner’s EHCP or learning needs

• Support learners with SEND and SEMH, creating a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment

• Set clear learning targets, track progress, and provide regular feedback to LMC and referring organisations

• Liaise with parents, carers, and professionals as required

• Maintain safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries at all times

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a strong knowledge of Functional Skills Maths and English

• Is confident delivering sessions independently and adapting teaching to suit diverse needs

• Is reliable, organised, and self-motivated

• Has experience working with SEND/SEMH learners or in alternative provision

• Holds relevant teaching or tutoring experience (e.g. PGCE, CertEd, PTLLS, or equivalent – desirable but not essential)

• Is self-employed with the ability to manage their own schedule

• Has a current Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain one)

Training & Support Provided:

Tutors will be required to complete:

• Safeguarding & Prevent Training

• Health & Safety

• GDPR

• Further SEND/SEMH awareness training

Lets Make Change Tutoring is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.