Job Title: SEND Lecturer (SLD Specialist)
Location: Cinderford
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Length: Until end of academic year
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £33.01 per hour
Our client is a specialist provision supporting 16–24-year-olds with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). Our two-year programme is designed to support young people in their transition from education into adult life, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and independence needed for adulthood and meaningful engagement within their local community.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate SEND Lecturer (SLD Specialist) to deliver highly personalised, engaging learning opportunities for learners with complex needs. The role focuses on developing independence and employability through a curriculum that combines life skills, community engagement, supported volunteering/employment, and the development of English and maths for everyday life.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver differentiated, learner-centred lessons for students with SLD
Create stimulating, individualised learning opportunities aligned with EHCP outcomes
Support learners to develop independence, confidence, and functional life skills
Deliver English and maths in a practical, real-life context
Facilitate community-based learning, supported volunteering, and employability activities
Monitor progress and maintain accurate records
Work collaboratively with support staff, families, and external professionals
Essential Requirements:
Recognised teaching qualification
Proven experience teaching students with SEND, specifically lower-level / entry-level learners
Strong understanding of SLD and inclusive teaching strategies
Commitment to supporting young people into adulthood and employment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
What We Offer:
Competitive agency rate
Opportunity to work in a specialist, person-centred provision
Meaningful role supporting young people to achieve independence and life goals
Full-time position with continuity through to the end of the academic year
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
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THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
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