SEN SCIENCE TEACHER

ERS Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ERS Education Ltd in Greater London is seeking a skilled Science Teacher for adult learners with SEN, tailoring content and pace to individual learning profiles and EHCP outcomes. The role may include delivering Functional Skills English and Maths when needed.

You will plan and deliver sessions, assess progress, and collaborate with support staff and external professionals while upholding safeguarding. A teaching qualification and experience with SEN are essential, with flexibility to work

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or a closely related subject.
• Qualified teaching status (QTS/QTLS/PGCE) or willing to work towards one.
• Experience teaching Science to adult learners with SEN.
• Knowledge of Functional Skills English and/or Maths is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Science sessions for adult learners with SEN.
• Assess learners' starting points and track progress against learning plans and EHCP outcomes.
• Deliver Functional Skills English and/or Maths sessions if required.
• Differentiate teaching materials and approaches for a wide range of needs.
• Maintain attendance, assessment, and progress records.
• Work with support staff, other teachers, and external professionals.
• Uphold safeguarding policies.

Skills

Science teaching to adults

SEN experience

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or related subject

QTS/PGCE/QTLS or willingness to pursue

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and adaptable Science Teacher The successful candidate will plan and deliver Science teaching tailored to adult learners with a range of special educational needs, adapting content, pace, and approach to suit individual learning profiles and, where applicable, EHCP outcomes. Alongside Science, there is scope for the postholder to also deliver Functional Skills English and/or Maths sessions, depending on experience and college timetabling needs this is a valuable but not essential part of the role, and we welcome applicants who can offer either or both.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Science sessions for adult learners with SEN, adapted to a range of ability levels and learning styles
• Support learners working towards relevant accreditation (e.g. Entry Level Certificates, Unit Award Scheme, or equivalent), where applicable
• Where required, deliver Functional Skills English and/or Maths sessions at Entry Level to Level 2
• Assess learners' starting points and track progress against individual learning plans and, where relevant, EHCP outcomes
• Differentiate teaching materials and approaches to support learners with a wide range of needs, including learning, communication, and behavioural differences
• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and progress records in line with College and funding body requirements
• Work collaboratively with support staff, other subject teachers, and external professionals involved in learners' care and education
• Uphold the College's safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

Person Specification

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Science or a closely related subject
• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. QTS, QTLS, PGCE, or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards one
• Experience teaching Science to adult learners with SEN, ideally within a college or specialist setting
• A working knowledge of Functional Skills English and/or Maths frameworks is desirable, but not essential
• Patience, resilience, and a genuinely learner-centred approach to teaching
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners