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Temporary

Functional Skills Teacher

West Drayton
money-bag £170 - £260/day
223829496
Posted 2 days ago

Job Title: SEN Functional Skills Teacher
Area: West Drayton, London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm

About the school:
A specialist SEMH school for students aged 11-19 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The school offers personalised learning, vocational pathways, and integrated therapeutic support in a modern, purpose-built environment.

About the role:
Teach functional skills in English and Maths to small groups of SEN students. Lessons are practical, differentiated, and designed to prepare learners for future education, employment, or training. Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support wellbeing and academic progress.

We''re looking for a dedicated candidate to:

  • Plan and deliver Entry Level to Level 2 functional skills
  • Differentiate content for students with varied SEN and SEMH needs
  • Support EHCP targets through creative and practical teaching
  • Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils

Requirements -
The ideal candidate would have:

  • QTS, QTLS or post-16 teaching qualification
  • Experience delivering functional skills to SEN learners
  • Knowledge of SEMH and inclusive teaching practices
  • A calm, adaptable approach and strong behaviour management skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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