Lecturer in Foundation Learning – PMLD / SLD
Hayes & Uxbridge | Part-Time (4 Days per Week) | September 2026 Start
Salary: £26,743 - £37,294 per annum
Location: Hayes / Uxbridge, West London
Start Date: September 2026
Lecturer in Foundation Learning – PMLD / SLD | Specialist SEND Opportunity
Clarus Education is proud to be working with a highly respected Further Education provider in West London to recruit two outstanding part-time Lecturers in Foundation Learning specialising in PMLD, SLD, and Autism.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Foundation Studies department, with positions based either at a newly opening specialist SEND centre or an established campus setting.
If you are a compassionate, skilled educator with experience supporting learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), and complex needs, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
The Role
As a Foundation Learning Lecturer, you will:
1. Teach a range of learners across ELD, LLD, PMLD, ASD, and complex needs programmes
2. Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to mixed-ability and mixed-age groups
3. Lead and manage students with PMLD, SLD, and Autism within specialist educational settings
4. Plan, develop, and implement personalised curriculum programmes tailored to EHCP outcomes
5. Coordinate Learning Support Assistants effectively across all teaching environments
6. Deliver a holistic education programme focused on academic, social, emotional, and physical development
7. Carry out formative and summative assessments, target setting, and learner progress reviews
8. Develop curriculum pathways for students with complex SEND and communication needs
9. Support Total Communication approaches and wider community-based curriculum opportunities
10. Participate in enrichment activities, residential trips, and Foundation Learning events
Person Specification
Essential:
11. Degree in a relevant subject area OR Level 3 qualification with substantial Foundation Learning teaching experience
12. Experience teaching learners with ASD, SLD, and PMLD
13. Previous teaching experience within a Further Education setting
14. Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
15. Experience planning, delivering, and assessing differentiated lessons
16. GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or equivalent)
17. Excellent classroom management and inclusive behaviour strategies
18. Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
19. Good IT skills and willingness to integrate ICT into teaching
20. Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Desirable:
21. Level 5 FE teaching qualification (DET/DIT or equivalent)
22. Specialist SEND qualifications
23. Experience with Total Communication, PECS, Makaton, TEACCH, or similar specialist approaches
Teacher Training Provided
For candidates who do not yet hold a full teaching qualification, excellent training and professional development opportunities are available.
Why Join Through Clarus Education?
24. Dedicated education recruitment specialists
25. Access to exclusive FE and SEND vacancies
26. Expert CV, interview, and application support
27. Long-term career guidance
28. Personalised service tailored to your educational specialism
Apply Today
If you are passionate about transforming the lives of young people with additional needs and are ready to join an ambitious specialist Foundation Learning team, we want to hear from you.
Contact Clarus Education today to apply for this exciting September 2026 opportunity.
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