Lecturer, Foundation and Supported Learning – Thurrock and Basildon

onlyFE; Grays; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

South Essex Colleges Group is seeking a motivated Lecturer to join our Foundation and Supported Learning team, supporting students with SEND to build confidence, life and digital skills, and workplace readiness.

You will plan engaging lessons, adapt materials for diverse needs, and work with parents, support staff, and employers to enable progression into further education or employment. Salary depends on teaching qualification held.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with SEND including autism, social and mental health needs.
• Strong understanding of preparation for adulthood and inclusive teaching practices.
• Good IT and digital skills to support teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to Entry Level to Level 1 learners in Foundation and Supported Learning.
• Support students to develop employability, independence, and life skills.
• Plan and deliver lessons with inclusive strategies and differentiated materials.
• Collaborate with families, staff, and external partners to support progression.
• Promote wellbeing, engagement, and progression into further education or employment.

Skills

SEND experience

IT skills

Communication

Adaptable

Student support

Education

Teaching qualification desirable

Job description

Are you passionate about empowering young people with special educational needs and disabilities to achieve independence, develop employability skills, and prepare for adulthood?

South Essex Colleges Group is seeking a motivated and dedicated Lecturer to join our Foundation and Supported Learning team. This is an exciting opportunity to support students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities to build confidence, life skills, digital skills, and workplace readiness within a supportive and evolving learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning to students studying Entry Level to Level 1 programmes within Foundation and Supported Learning.
• Support students to develop employability skills, independence, communication, social interaction, and preparation for adulthood.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that incorporate functional skills, digital literacy, and vocational learning opportunities.
• Develop and implement inclusive teaching strategies and differentiated learning materials tailored to meet a range of individual learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing, confidence, and personal development, enabling students to progress into further education, supported internships, employment, or independent living pathways.
• Foster an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement, achievement, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with parents/carers, support staff, external agencies, and employers to ensure students receive effective support and meaningful progression opportunities.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working with individuals with SEND, including students with learning difficulties, autism spectrum conditions, social, emotional and mental health needs, and communication difficulties.
• A strong understanding of preparation for adulthood, employability pathways, and inclusive teaching practices.
• Good IT and digital skills, with the ability to use educational technology and digital platforms to support teaching and learning.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• A patient, adaptable, and proactive approach to supporting learners with diverse needs and abilities.
• A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential. Candidates without a teaching qualification will be expected to work towards achieving one during employment.

The salary will be dependent on the teaching qualification currently held.