Prospero Teaching
KS4 Tutor
KS4 Tutor at Prospero Teaching, based in Blandford Forum, South West England, paying £26.53 - £30.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £26.53 - £30.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Blandford Forum, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Tutor
5% below the typical rate for tutor
Reference 57437682
About the role
We are currently seeking a tutor to support a Year 10 student who is working towards Functional Skills Maths and English and requires 10 hours of tuition per week.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support a young person who is experiencing significant barriers to education and would benefit from a patient, therapeutic approach to learning.
Student Profile:
- Year 10 student
- Home-based provision
- Working towards Functional Skills Maths and English
- Has experienced autistic burnout and significant anxiety surrounding education
- Lost confidence in their academic abilities
- Has not engaged with Maths since Year 7 and currently has a strong mental block around the subject
- English skills are below expected levels and require targeted support
- Presents with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside underlying autism and social communication differences
- Displays some compulsive/OCD-type behaviours, which have become more prominent recently
- Ongoing relationship-building is essential, as the student needs time to develop trust with adults outside of their family
The successful candidate will:
- Have a good understanding of autism, anxiety and autistic burnout
- Be comfortable delivering Functional Skills English and/or Maths
- Use therapeutic, non-directive approaches, including emotion coaching and validation
- Be confident building rapport before introducing academic work
- Recognise signs of distress and adapt sessions accordingly
- Be patient, flexible and focused on rebuilding confidence and engagement with learning
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum 6 months' experience within education
- Experience supporting young people with additional needs is highly desirable
- Comfortable delivering Functional Skills English and/or Maths
If you are interested in supporting this student, please apply !
Reference: 57437682 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 19 Nov 2026 · Listed via Prospero Teaching
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