Associate Lecturer - Foundation Learning

BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Dedicated CPD days

Wellbeing days

2-week Christmas closure

On-site discounted gym

Free parking

UCS Extra discount package

Job summary

UCS Foundation Learning Department in the United Kingdom is seeking a committed practitioner to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment for SEND learners. You will create inclusive, aspirational learning experiences and support learners to develop essential life and employability skills, readiness for adulthood and progression into further education or employment.

The role focuses on removing barriers to learning, promoting independence and developing transferable skills, with

Qualifications

• Experience delivering education to learners with SEND.
• Ability to adapt teaching to diverse needs.
• Commitment to equality and inclusion in learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment for SEND learners.
• Remove barriers to learning and promote independence and employability skills.
• Support progression into further education, employment or training.

Skills

SEND experience

Inclusive teaching

Assessment delivery

Education

PGCE/DET or equivalent

Job description

The Foundation Learning Department is dedicated to supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), including those facing barriers to learning and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. Our provision places the needs of SEND learners at its heart, delivering highly personalised, inclusive programmes that enable every individual to thrive, develop confidence, and achieve their potential.

We are seeking a committed and highly skilled practitioner who is passionate about working with learners with SEND. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, adaptive teaching, learning and assessment that is responsive to a wide range of additional needs. You will play a central role in removing barriers to learning, promoting independence, and supporting learners to develop essential life and employability skills.

The post holder will be responsible for creating inclusive, aspirational learning experiences that motivate and engage SEND learners, supporting their personal development and readiness for adulthood. A strong focus will be placed on developing transferable skills, raising aspirations, and supporting progression into further education, employment or training, with Catering offering one of a number of valuable and practical progression pathways.

UCS offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:

• Generous pension scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Dedicated CPD days
• 2 wellbeing days
• 2-week Christmas closure
• On-site discounted gym
• Free parking
• UCS Extra discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!

UCS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.