SEND Foundation Learning Tutor - Life Skills & Progress

Dovetail and Slate; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in London is seeking an experienced Foundation Learning lecturer or SEND tutor for a temporary role. You will plan and adapt sessions to individual needs, helping students build communication, independence and life skills alongside academic progress.

You will collaborate with learning support staff to keep the classroom structured and inclusive, contributing to progression and review planning as you support learners with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed or DET).
• Experience teaching SEND learners, including autism or complex needs.
• Understanding of EHCPs and person-centred approaches.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Patient, flexible and learner-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for Foundation Learning students.
• Support learners to develop communication, independence and practical life skills.
• Shape learning around individual needs and EHCP outcomes.
• Monitor, record and assess learner progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and learner engagement.
• Work closely with learning support assistants and other professionals.
• Contribute to progression and review planning.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Patience and learner-focused

SEND experience

EHCP understanding

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed or DET)

Job description

Dovetail and Slate in London is seeking an experienced Foundation Learning lecturer or SEND tutor for a temporary role. You will plan and adapt sessions to individual needs, helping students build communication, independence and life skills alongside academic progress.

You will collaborate with learning support staff to keep the classroom structured and inclusive, contributing to progression and review planning as you support learners with diverse needs.