Foundation Learning Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in London is seeking an experienced Foundation Learning Lecturer to deliver tailored sessions for students needing additional learning support. You will plan, adapt and deliver engaging lessons that build communication, independence and life skills alongside academic progress.

Working with learning support assistants and professionals, you will create an inclusive classroom, monitor progress, assess outcomes and contribute to progression planning.

Qualifications

• Full Level 5 teaching qualification – PGCE, Cert Ed or DET.
• Experience teaching SEND learners, including autism, learning difficulties and/or complex needs.
• Understanding of EHCPs and person-centred approaches.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A patient, flexible and learner-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons for Foundation Learning students.
• Supporting learners to develop communication, independence and practical life skills.
• Shaping learning around individual needs and EHCP outcomes.
• Monitoring, recording and assessing learner progress.
• Promoting positive behaviour and learner engagement.
• Working closely with learning support assistants and other professionals.
• Contributing to progression and review planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Patience

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification

PGCE/Cert Ed/DET

Job description

Foundation Learning Lecturer

Temporary

Location: London

Start date: As soon as possible

Are you an experienced Foundation Learning lecturer or SEND tutor looking for your next opportunity?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in London, delivering Foundation Learning to students who need additional learning support. You'll plan and adapt sessions around individual needs, building learners' communication, independence and life skills alongside their academic progress.

You'll work closely with learning support assistants and other professionals to keep the classroom structured, inclusive and encouraging.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons for Foundation Learning students.
• Supporting learners to develop communication, independence and practical life skills.
• Shaping learning around individual needs and EHCP outcomes.
• Monitoring, recording and assessing learner progress.
• Promoting positive behaviour and learner engagement.
• Working closely with learning support assistants and other professionals.
• Contributing to progression and review planning.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Full Level 5 teaching qualification – PGCE, Cert Ed or DET
• Experience teaching SEND learners, including autism, learning difficulties and/or complex needs
• Understanding of EHCPs and person-centred approaches
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A patient, flexible and learner-focused approach

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working with Pre-Entry or low-level learners
• Assessor or verifier awards

If you're ready to help learners build confidence, skills and independence, we'd love to hear from you.