Job Title: SEND Lecturer (SLD Specialist)

Location: Cinderford

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Length: Until end of academic year

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: £33.01 per hour

Our client is a specialist provision supporting 16–24-year-olds with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). Our two-year programme is designed to support young people in their transition from education into adult life, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and independence needed for adulthood and meaningful engagement within their local community.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate SEND Lecturer (SLD Specialist) to deliver highly personalised, engaging learning opportunities for learners with complex needs. The role focuses on developing independence and employability through a curriculum that combines life skills, community engagement, supported volunteering/employment, and the development of English and maths for everyday life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver differentiated, learner-centred lessons for students with SLD
• Create stimulating, individualised learning opportunities aligned with EHCP outcomes
• Support learners to develop independence, confidence, and functional life skills
• Deliver English and maths in a practical, real-life context
• Facilitate community-based learning, supported volunteering, and employability activities
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records
• Work collaboratively with support staff, families, and external professionals

Essential Requirements:

• Recognised teaching qualification
• Proven experience teaching students with SEND, specifically lower-level / entry-level learners
• Strong understanding of SLD and inclusive teaching strategies
• Commitment to supporting young people into adulthood and employment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive agency rate
• Opportunity to work in a specialist, person-centred provision
• Meaningful role supporting young people to achieve independence and life goals
• Full-time position with continuity through to the end of the academic year

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

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