Intervention and Cover Lecturer

Yeovil College; Mudford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme of 28.68%

Staff discount scheme with high street

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Access to free staff parking

35 days holiday (plus Christmas)

Job summary

Yeovil College is seeking an enthusiastic Intervention and Cover Lecturer to support learners with SEND. This role sits in the Foundation Learning Team, delivering high-quality cover teaching and tailored interventions, stepping into classes at short notice, and planning targeted support.

You will develop intervention strategies, maintain risk assessments, manage classroom behaviour, and ensure all learners are supported in line with their EHCPs, liaising with study programme managers and

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching students with SEND in mainstream, college or specialist provision.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Experience of supporting young people to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team; excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Empathic approach to teaching and confidence to handle challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality cover teaching and tailored interventions.
• Develop intervention strategies and plan targeted support for individuals or small groups.
• Maintain risk assessments and manage classroom behaviour.
• Support learners inside and outside the classroom, including trips and meetings with external agencies.
• Collaborate with study programme managers and contribute to cross-college training.

Skills

SEND experience

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Empathy

Confidence

Education

Teaching qualification

Willingness to develop

Job description

Intervention and Cover Lecturer

Yeovil College is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Intervention and Cover Lecturer to support learners with special educational needs and disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant department that changes lives through education every day.

As a member of our incredible Foundation Learning Team, you'll work alongside specialist teachers and professionals to deliver high-quality cover teaching and tailored interventions. You'll step into classes during short-term staff absences, deliver engaging sessions at short notice, and plan targeted support for individuals or small groups. Your role will include developing intervention strategies, maintaining risk assessments, managing classroom behaviour, and ensuring all learners are supported in line with their EHCPs. You'll liaise closely with study programme managers, contribute to cross-college training, and support learners both inside and outside the classroom, including on educational trips and during meetings with external agencies.

What we're looking for:

• Experience of teaching students with SEND in either mainstream school, college or a specialist provision
• A teaching qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Experience of supporting young people to learn and develop new skills.
• The ability to work successfully within a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• An empathic approach to teaching ad confidence to deal with challenging situations.

What we offer:

• Annual Salary: £26,864 - £32,114
• Full-time position, 37 hours per week, all year round.
• 35 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme of 28.68% support employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free staff parking

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.

Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.

DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates' suitability to work with children and young adults.