Lecturer Foundation Learning - PMLD and SLD - Hayes and Uxbridge

Lecturer Foundation Learning - PMLD and SLD

Hayes and Uxbridge

3.5 days per week (25.2 hours)

£23,898 - £32,632

September start

We are seeking to appoint part time Lecturer to teach a range of programmes within our Foundation Studies provision.  These posts may be based at our new SEND centre opening September 2026 or in Uxbridge.

You will teach a range of ELD/LLD/PMLD learners, on a range of programmes across Foundation Learning.  Classes will be both mixed in age as well as ability and learning needs. You may be teaching learners with ASD/ELD and/or complex needs learners according to your specialism.  

You will need to possess a degree in a relevant subject area (or minimum Level 3 qualification with substantial teaching experience in Foundation) and have experience of teaching students with ASD, SLD and PMLD within a Further Education setting.  

Teacher Training is provided!

Main Purpose:

To lead and manage students with PMLD, SLD and Autism, delivering the college's courses and to co-ordinate the work of other staff. To plan, develop, coordinate and implement individual curriculum programmes for students with profound and multiple learning difficulties. The lecturer will be expected to provide a holistic education programme, integrating the physical, academic, social and emotional needs of individual students.

Duties:

All lecturers have a generic list of duties (see Duties below) and these which are specific to the post holder.

·       To teach a range of ELD/LLD/PMLD learners, on a range of programmes across Foundation Learning.  Classes will be both mixed in age as well as ability and learning needs. You may be teaching learners with ASD/ELD and/or complex needs learners according to your specialism. 

·       To establish and deliver a coherent and appropriate curriculum for PMLD students and to lead the related teaching and learning activities within the ELD section.

·       To plan for and work with Learning Support Assistants within the classroom and all teaching and learning environments

·       To carry out formative and summative assessments of students and use target setting to maximise success.

·       To develop the work of the department in terms of those learners with more complex special educational needs (including learners with Autistic Spectrum Conditions)

·       To develop the work of the department in terms of those learners with more complex communication needs (Total Communication)

·       To contribute to the development of non-qualification elements of the Basic Education curriculum delivery to include the development of opportunities for delivery in the wider community

·       To participate in residential trips/activity days within Foundation Learning

Qualifications:

·       Minimum Level 3 in a relevant area (degree highly desirable)

·       GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent or willing to achieve

·       Minimum Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector or willingness and ability to work towards one (e.g DIT, DET)**

Knowledge and Experience:

·       Experience of teaching students with ASD, SLD and PMLD

·       Experience of planning, delivering and assessing differentiated lessons to meet diverse learner needs

·       Teaching experience in a further education (FE) setting

·       Up-to-date knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

Other Skills:

·       The ability to engage and inspire learners

·       Good classroom practice

·       Experience in managing challenging behaviour using positive and inclusive strategies

·       Good communication skills, written and verbal

·       Good IT skills

·       Ability to implement ICT effectively within the curriculum, or willing to learn

·       Good interpersonal skills

·       Ability to work effectively as part of a team

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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