Work Skills Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Work Skills Teacher for a specialist post-16 SEND education setting. The role involves delivering a personalised curriculum to prepare learners for adulthood, employment and independent living.

You will support students with ASC, learning difficulties, and SEMH, using multi-sensory teaching approaches and working with families and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent.
• Experience with SEND learners.
• Strong communication, organisation and classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging work skills, employability and independence programmes tailored to learners' needs.
• Teach vocational and life skills to prepare for adulthood and future employment.
• Support social communication, emotional regulation, teamwork and workplace behaviours.
• Plan differentiated lessons using multi-sensory teaching approaches.
• Collaborate with support staff, therapists, parents and external agencies.
• Monitor progress and contribute to EHCP reviews.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Classroom management

SEND experience

PfA understanding

Education

QTS or QTLS or equivalent

Job description

Work Skills Teacher

Full-Time | Permanent | Immediate Start Available

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Work Skills Teacher to join a specialist post-16 education setting supporting young people aged 16-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This rewarding role involves delivering a personalised curriculum designed to prepare learners for adulthood, employment, and independent living.

You will support students with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), moderate to severe learning difficulties, speech, language and communication needs, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and associated behavioural challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and practical work skills, employability and independence programmes tailored to individual learning needs.
• Teach vocational, life skills and preparation for adulthood pathways, helping learners develop the confidence and skills required for future employment and community participation.
• Support students in developing social communication, emotional regulation, teamwork and workplace behaviours.
• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons using a range of multi-sensory teaching approaches.
• Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, parents and external agencies to ensure positive outcomes for learners.
• Monitor progress, set targets and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience working with learners with SEND.
• A passion for helping young people develop employability, independence and life skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
• An understanding of Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) outcomes and person-centred approaches would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Immediate start available.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and specialist SEND training.
• The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people preparing for adulthood.

Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all relevant safeguarding and vetting requirements.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.