SEND Teacher

Empower learners. Build confidence. Change lives.

Stamford College is looking for a passionate and dedicated Lecturer in Skills for Work and Living (SEND) to join our Inclusive Learning team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as they develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for adulthood, employment and everyday life. If you are committed to inclusive education and believe every learner deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Lecturer and Course Coordinator, you will deliver engaging and personalised learning programmes that support learners with a range of needs, including communication and interaction difficulties, cognition and learning needs, sensory impairments and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

You will create a positive and supportive learning environment where learners can build confidence, develop independence and achieve meaningful outcomes. Working closely with colleagues, parents, carers and support staff, you will help learners progress towards their individual goals and prepare for their next steps in education, employment or independent living.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver inspiring and inclusive teaching that meets individual learner needs
• Support learners to develop personal, social, employability and independent living skills
• Monitor progress, set targets and provide constructive feedback
• Coordinate programmes and contribute to curriculum development
• Work collaboratively with support staff, families and external agencies
• Create a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment
• Help learners develop confidence, resilience and aspirations for the future

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience working with young people or adults with SEND
• Previous teaching experience and a passion for inclusive learning
• An understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by learners with additional needs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Creativity, patience and a learner-centred approach
• A relevant qualification in your specialist area

Experience delivering entry-level programmes and supporting learners with communication, cognition, sensory and/or SEMH needs would be advantageous.

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.