SEND Lecturer
Location: Worthing
Salary: £30 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Part time/Temp
Working Hours: 22 hours per week
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Lecturer to join our team and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching to learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting learners to develop their academic, vocational, communication, social and independent living skills. You will create a positive, supportive and engaging learning environment that recognises individual strengths, promotes independence and enables every learner to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs, abilities and aspirations of learners with SEND.
- Develop and adapt schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources to meet a range of learning needs.
- Assess, monitor and record learner progress, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for development.
- Support learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and contribute to reviews and individual learning plans.
- Work collaboratively with learning support assistants, teaching staff, parents, carers and external professionals.
- Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, safeguarding and learner independence.
- Embed English, maths, digital skills and employability skills into teaching and learning where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate learner records and contribute to quality assurance and curriculum development.
- Ensure that all teaching practices comply with safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion policies.
Essential Requirements
- A relevant teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one, in line with organisational requirements.
- Experience of working with learners with SEND in an educational, training or support setting.
- Knowledge of a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and communication difficulties.
- The ability to differentiate learning activities and adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs.
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to inclusive education, safeguarding and promoting learner independence.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience teaching within a further education college, specialist college or alternative provision setting.
- Experience supporting learners with EHCPs and contributing to annual reviews.
- Knowledge of person-centred planning and individualised learning programmes.
- Experience of teaching functional skills, life skills, employability or vocational subjects.
- A recognised teaching qualification, such as a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, or an equivalent qualification.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of learners with SEND.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Access to professional development and training opportunities.
- Opportunities to develop your teaching practice and specialist SEND knowledge.
- The opportunity to contribute to an inclusive learning environment where every learner is valued.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable, in accordance with the requirements of the role.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
