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Are you passionate about empowering young people with special educational needs and disabilities to achieve independence, develop employability skills, and prepare for adulthood?
South Essex Colleges Group is seeking a motivated and dedicated Lecturer to join our Foundation and Supported Learning team. This is an exciting opportunity to support students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities to build confidence, life skills, digital skills, and workplace readiness within a supportive and evolving learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Deliver high-quality teaching and learning to students studying Entry Level to Level 1 programmes within Foundation and Supported Learning.</li>
<li>Support students to develop employability skills, independence, communication, social interaction, and preparation for adulthood.</li>
<li>Plan and deliver engaging lessons that incorporate functional skills, digital literacy, and vocational learning opportunities.</li>
<li>Develop and implement inclusive teaching strategies and differentiated learning materials tailored to meet a range of individual learning needs.</li>
<li>Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing, confidence, and personal development, enabling students to progress into further education, supported internships, employment, or independent living pathways.</li>
<li>Foster an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement, achievement, and independence.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with parents/carers, support staff, external agencies, and employers to ensure students receive effective support and meaningful progression opportunities.</li>
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What We Are Looking For
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<li>Experience working with individuals with SEND, including students with learning difficulties, autism spectrum conditions, social, emotional and mental health needs, and communication difficulties.</li>
<li>A strong understanding of preparation for adulthood, employability pathways, and inclusive teaching practices.</li>
<li>Good IT and digital skills, with the ability to use educational technology and digital platforms to support teaching and learning.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and professional relationships with students and colleagues.</li>
<li>A patient, adaptable, and proactive approach to supporting learners with diverse needs and abilities.</li>
<li>A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential. Candidates without a teaching qualification will be expected to work towards achieving one during employment.</li>
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The salary will be dependent on the teaching qualification currently held.
The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Only applications made via our college website will be considered

Lecturer, Foundation and Supported Learning – Thurrock and Basildon

Lecturer, Foundation and Supported Learning – Thurrock and Basildon

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