SEND/LLDD Teacher

Activate Learning; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative education group in Guildford is seeking a passionate SEND / LLDD Teacher to join their Lifeskills faculty. This part-time position focuses on supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities, providing a comprehensive learning experience that includes English, maths, and personal safety. Candidates should have experience working with SEND students and demonstrate creativity and resilience in their teaching approach. The role offers flexible working patterns and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Free eye tests and Health Cash Plan

Continuous professional development

Up to 6 weeks paid leave

Flexible working options

Competitive salaries

Free parking and on-site facilities

Qualifications

• Experience with learners facing barriers to education.
• Strong background in teaching SLD/MLD learners.

Responsibilities

• Support SLD/MLD learners in diverse areas.
• Develop engaging and differentiated learning opportunities.

Skills

Experience of working with young people with SEND

Ability to evidence learner progress

Creativity, patience, and resilience

Job description

About the role: SEND / LLDD Teacher

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring SEND teacher to join our Lifeskills faculty based at our Guildford College campus. Our team supports learners who face barriers to education, including young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Our programmes support learners with moderate to severe learning disabilities (SLD/MLD), focusing on Skills for Life, EHCP outcomes, and preparation for adulthood. All teaching will be on our Tier 2 Lifeskills programme with small groups of SLD/MLD learners. You will be supported by Learning Support Assistants and will develop engaging, differentiated learning opportunities across areas such as English, maths, money management, personal safety, accessing the community, leisure, and teamwork.

This is a part‑time, fixed‑term position (FTE 0.75), working 27.75 hours per week at our Guildford college, running until July 2026.

What do you need to be a successful SEND / LLDD Teacher at Activate Learning?

• Experience of working with young people with SEND, ideally SLD/MLD.
• Ability to evidence learner progress (RARPA knowledge desirable).
• Creativity, patience, and resilience in supporting learners with diverse needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher with passion and drive, committed to helping learners build confidence, independence, and the skills they need for adulthood.

What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?

Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory, three‑day induction programme. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learnings mission, values and Learning Philosophy led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.

In addition, we offer a one‑day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning and assessment approaches.

Learn more about Teachers at Activate Learning

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Employee Benefits

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award‑winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in‑house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three‑day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On‑Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit our work‑with‑us/wellbeing

Application Process

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.