Senior SEND Teaching and Learning Coach

LSEC; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Annual season ticket loan

Discounts for Teachers portal

Eduroam Wi-Fi access worldwide

On-site gym and local gym discounts

Restaurant and beauty discounts

Job summary

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is seeking a Senior SEND Teaching and Learning Coach to strengthen inclusive practice across the curriculum. You will coach teachers, model effective approaches, translate EHCP outcomes into classroom strategies, and develop accessible resources for learners with diverse needs.

You will lead CPD on SEND and inclusive teaching, collaborate with SEND specialists and curriculum teams, and help raise learner participation, progress and independence through

Qualifications

• Sustained track record of effective inclusive teaching in FE or HE.
• Teaching and learning qualification at Level 5 or above.
• Strong knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and adaptive teaching.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and modelling effective teaching.
• Ability to translate EHCP outcomes and learner profiles into practice.
• Understanding of reasonable adjustments, assistive technology and accessible digital learning.
• Ability to design and deliver practical professional development.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative and solution-focused approach.
• High expectations for learners with SEND and improving participation.
• Coaching qualification or development would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and mentoring teachers to develop accessible and inclusive classroom practice.
• Modelling effective approaches to inclusive teaching, learning and assessment.
• Supporting implementation of Universal Design for Learning across curriculum areas.
• Carrying out learning walks, classroom visits, observations and focused improvement activity.
• Designing and delivering practical SEND and inclusive teaching CPD.
• Helping translate learner profiles, EHCP outcomes and specialist advice into effective classroom strategies.
• Developing accessible resources, exemplars and classroom tools.
• Supporting teachers to make effective use of accessibility features and assistive technology.
• Using learner feedback, classroom evidence and progress information to evaluate impact.
• Contributing to SEND quality reviews, improvement planning and College-wide quality activity.
• Undertaking teaching where required to model high-quality inclusive practice.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Coaching

Mentoring

Universal Design for Learning

EHCP translation

Assistive technology

Accessible digital learning

Professional development design

Communication skills

Collaboration

Relationship-building

Education

Teaching and learning qualification Level 5+

Job description

About the role:

At London South East Colleges, we believe every learner should be able to access ambitious, engaging and high-quality education.

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Senior SEND Teaching and Learning Coach to help teachers create accessible and effective learning for all. This is an exciting opportunity to use your SEND expertise, teaching experience and coaching skills to bring about practical, lasting improvements in classrooms across the College.

You will work directly with teachers and curriculum teams, helping them anticipate and remove barriers to learning while maintaining high expectations for every learner. Through coaching, modelling and professional development, you will strengthen inclusive teaching and embed Universal Design for Learning and effective ordinarily available provision across our curriculum.

About the Role

As a Senior SEND Teaching and Learning Coach, you will provide practical coaching and support that builds teachers’ confidence and capability to meet a wide range of learner needs.

You will carry out learning walks, classroom visits and observations, using evidence to identify priorities and support meaningful improvements. You will model effective inclusive teaching, help colleagues translate EHCP outcomes and specialist advice into classroom practice, and develop accessible resources and teaching approaches.

Working closely with the SEND Quality Specialist, Curriculum Managers and learning support colleagues, you will help ensure that inclusive practice is consistent, ambitious and focused on improving learner participation, progress and independence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coaching and mentoring teachers to develop accessible and inclusive classroom practice.
• Modelling effective approaches to inclusive teaching, learning and assessment.
• Supporting the implementation of Universal Design for Learning across curriculum areas.
• Carrying out learning walks, classroom visits, observations and focused improvement activity.
• Designing and delivering practical SEND and inclusive teaching CPD.
• Helping teachers translate learner profiles, EHCP outcomes and specialist advice into effective classroom strategies.
• Developing accessible resources, exemplars and classroom tools.
• Supporting teachers to make effective use of accessibility features and assistive technology.
• Using learner feedback, classroom evidence and progress information to evaluate impact.
• Contributing to SEND quality reviews, improvement planning and College-wide quality activity.
• Undertaking teaching where required to model high-quality inclusive practice.

About You

You will be an accomplished teacher with strong SEND expertise and a genuine commitment to improving classroom practice.

You will bring:

• A sustained track record of effective inclusive teaching in an FE or HE environment.
• A teaching and learning qualification at Level 5 or above.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Universal Design for Learning, adaptive teaching and ordinarily available provision.
• Experience of coaching, mentoring and modelling effective teaching for colleagues.
• The ability to translate EHCP outcomes, learner profiles and specialist advice into practical teaching strategies.
• An understanding of reasonable adjustments, assistive technology and accessible digital learning.
• The ability to design and deliver practical professional development that improves classroom practice.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative and solution-focused approach.
• High expectations for learners with SEND and a commitment to improving participation, progress and independence.

A coaching qualification or evidence of relevant coaching development would be an advantage.

About Us

The College

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is one of London’s largest and most successful further education providers, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lambeth and around 1,000 staff. Each year, we support more than 13,000 students through a wide portfolio of vocational courses, apprenticeships and other programmes that are closely aligned to employer and industry need.

What brings people to work here, and keeps them here, is the sense of purpose. We exist to change lives through learning, and that ambition runs through everything we do. Our staff work with learners from all backgrounds, many of whom face significant barriers, and play a direct role in improving social mobility and life chances across south east London and beyond.

We are committed to developing our people. This includes high-quality professional development, leadership and management training, and clear opportunities for progression across the College and the wider Group. We encourage colleagues to develop their skills, share expertise and build long-term careers with us, supported by a culture that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.

We invest heavily in our learning environments, with modern facilities and strong partnerships with employers, universities and local communities. This enables our staff to focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality education and training that equips learners with the skills, confidence and resilience to succeed in work and in life.

LSEC is part of the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also sponsors London South East Academies Trust. The Trust is a growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey, Sussex and Lambeth. This gives colleagues the opportunity to work within a genuinely joined-up education system, spanning schools, colleges and higher education.

The Group has also recently established the Elevare Education Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and families across the region through targeted programmes and practical support. This reflects our wider civic mission and commitment to making a meaningful difference beyond our campuses.

With a combined turnover of around £130m and clear ambitions for growth and improvement, this is an organisation that is forward-looking, values expertise and encourages people to contribute ideas and shape the future. There has rarely been a more interesting time to join us.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including excellent annual leave and a generous pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme depending on role.

Additional benefits include:

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the Discounts for Teachers portal
• Free Wi-Fi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide through Eduroam
• Access to our on-site gym at Bromley campus and discount at other local gyms
• Discounts in our in-house restaurants and on hair and beauty treatments

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact People Services at [e-mail].

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates to assess suitability for working with children and young people. Our full Safeguarding policy can found here.

Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to disclose relevant information or provide a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. Our DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.

All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.