Associate Lecturer - SEND

Bedford College Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England seeks an Associate Lecturer in SEND. The role involves planning engaging lessons, developing curriculum materials, and monitoring student progress. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in supporting learners with disabilities. This is a bank position with hourly pay, suited for those with the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with learning difficulties or disabilities at entry level.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour and support high-quality learning experiences.
• Commitment to professional development and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess lessons across Pathways courses tailored to individual learner needs.
• Develop schemes of work and new learning materials.
• Monitor and record student progress and prepare reports.

Skills

Teaching & Learning Skills

Communication & Teamwork

Safeguarding & Development

Education

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject

GCSEs (A-C) in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Associate Lecturer - SEND

Location: Tresham College - Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough Campuses

Salary: £21.50 - £24.00 per hour, DOE and Qualifications

Hours/Weeks: This is a bank position

Contract Type: Sessional - Hourly Paid

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role

We are currently seeking an Associate Lecturer in SEND to join our Specialist Provision department at The Bedford College Group.

Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning Delivery – Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across Pathways courses (pre-entry to Entry 3), tailored to individual learner needs and aligned with awarding body standards.
• Curriculum Development & Innovation – Develop schemes of work and new learning materials, contribute to course team meetings, and implement quality processes to enhance teaching and learning.
• Student Progress & Support – Monitor and record student progress, prepare reports, manage classroom behaviour, and support inclusive, safe, and diverse learning environments.
• Collaboration & Administration – Work with tutors and support staff, complete course-related admin tasks accurately and on time, and contribute to the wider goals of the Centre.
• Statutory Responsibilities – Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety, while actively engaging in training and professional development in line with TBCG policies.

About you

• Qualifications & Experience – Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, GCSEs (A‑C) in English and Maths, and experience supporting learners with learning difficulties or disabilities at entry level.
• Teaching & Learning Skills – Proven ability to deliver group learning, manage classroom behaviour, and support high-quality learning experiences using Microsoft Office and other tools.
• Communication & Teamwork – Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism.
• Values & Professionalism – Demonstrates commitment to student focus, high performance, and respect; promotes the college's reputation and values in all interactions.
• Safeguarding & Development – Committed to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development, with flexibility and awareness of health and safety requirements.

Organisational Values

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

What is an Associate

Associates work on a short term basis as assigned. They teach or provide support services and they work with and are supported by core staff. As an Associate you will be issued with an Associate agreement; under this Agreement period you will be eligible to work on assignments offered to you. Typically an agreement runs from January to December and may be renewed thereafter.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land‑based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford; The Corby Sixth Form, opened in September 2023; and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kelling which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.