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Dovetail and Slate are excited to be recruiting a SEN Instructor for one of our clients at an FE college, offering a fixed-term, term-time-only contract to cover maternity leave at their Huntingdon campus.
Who This Job is Perfect For:
This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about working with young people with special educational needs and wants to contribute to their growth and independence. If you're a proactive, flexible, and collaborative individual with a positive outlook and a can-do attitude, this could be the role for you.
Job Title: SEN Lecturer
Location: Peterborough
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 1 year (Jan 2026)
Salary: £21,000- £24,000
About the role:
In this role, you will be working with students who have Severe and Moderate Learning Difficulties (SLD), helping them develop essential life skills, employability skills, and personal development. You will play a key part in ensuring our students are fully prepared for the next steps in their lives, whether that be further education, employment, or independent living.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach and support students with SLD, providing tailored learning to help them develop skills for adulthood.
- Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that empowers students to thrive.
- Develop employability and life skills across all levels, helping students gain the confidence to achieve their personal goals.
- Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure a high standard of learning and support.
- Provide one-on-one and group support to ensure students receive the help they need to succeed.
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience in SEN: Applicants should have demonstrable experience working with students with Special Educational Needs, particularly those with Severe and Moderate Learning Difficulties.
- Qualifications: A minimum of Level 2 English and Maths is required. A teaching qualification of at least Level 3 is essential for this role.
- Personal Attributes: A positive outlook, a proactive, "can-do" approach, and the ability to adapt and be flexible at short notice.
- Teamwork and Problem-Solving: A strong sense of teamwork, the ability to think creatively to solve challenges, and the ability to support and encourage both students and colleagues.
- Additional Training: The successful candidate will be required to complete additional training in epilepsy management, including administering emergency medication.
Additional Information:
Teaching with Dovetail and Slate offers a rewarding experience where you can make a real difference in the lives of students. You'll have the opportunity to work flexibly with competitive hourly rates paid via PAYE/Umbrella arrangements.
Are you ready to join the team and start your journey in teaching or assessing?
Get in touch with lauren today! -
Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.
This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Business.
