Lifeskills Tutor

Are you passionate about helping young people build confidence, independence and practical life skills?
We’re currently recruiting for an Achieve Lifeskills Tutor to join a specialist post-16 education setting in Reading, supporting young people aged 16–24 with EHCPs.

The Achieve Lifeskills programme is designed for young people who may need more than just qualifications. It supports learners to develop the practical, personal and emotional skills they need as they move towards adulthood — from managing money and maintaining wellbeing to building confidence and preparing for future opportunities.
This role combines the delivery of Functional Skills English and Maths at Entry Level and Level 1 with supporting learners across the Achieve programme.

Many of the young people you’ll work with have SEND and/or SEMH needs, so we’re looking for someone who can build strong relationships, maintain high expectations and adapt their approach to individual learners.
If you’re someone who understands that success looks different for every young person and enjoys helping learners achieve things they didn’t think were possible, this could be a great opportunity for you.

The Role

• Planning and delivering engaging Functional Skills English and Maths sessions at Entry Level and Level 1.
• Supporting learners to develop their literacy and numeracy through practical, meaningful activities.
• Contributing to the Achieve Lifeskills programme and helping learners develop independence and preparation for adulthood skills.
• Adapting learning activities and resources around individual needs, interests and EHCP outcomes.
• Building positive relationships that encourage confidence, participation and engagement.
• Supporting learners with emotional regulation, confidence building and personal development.
• Tracking learner progress and maintaining accurate records.
• Contributing to target setting, learner reviews and progression planning.
• Working closely with the Lead Tutor, Learning Support Assistants and wider team.
• Participating in EHCP discussions and learner review meetings.
• Helping to maintain a safe, structured and positive learning environment.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Has experience working directly with young people in a learner-facing role, either 1:1 or in small groups.
• Has experience supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Is confident supporting the delivery of English and Maths and Functional Skills outcomes.
• Has experience planning and delivering structured learning sessions.
• Can build strong rapport and positive relationships with young people.
• Has a calm, patient and encouraging approach.
• Has good communication and teamwork skills.
• Is organised and confident maintaining accurate learner records.
• Has basic IT skills, including Microsoft 365.
• Genuinely believes in the potential of young people who may have struggled in mainstream education
• Experience working with learners with SEND or EHCPs
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Mentor or similar.
• Experience teaching Functional Skills English and Maths.
• Experience contributing to life skills, personal development or employability programmes.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
• A full UK driving licence.

You’ll be joining a specialist post-16 education and training provider supporting young people aged 16–25.
The organisation works with young people from a range of backgrounds and supports learners with SEND, SEMH needs and EHCPs who may have found mainstream education challenging.

At Supply Hive, safeguarding is a top priority. All candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding measures to ensure the well-being of students. We offer full assistance to make sure everything is in place before you start.

If you carry out a long-term Class Teacher role with Supply Hive, you will be paid to your MPS.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role as well as the Right to Work in the UK. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.