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Posted 21 July, 2026

SEND Lecturer - Functional Skills, Life Skills, Horticulture & Retail

Reed
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Location: Barra Hall, Uxbridge

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Pay: £35+ per hour (Inclusive of Holiday Pay)

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Job Type: Full Time | Temporary Ongoing (Potential for Extension and Permanent Opportunities)

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We are currently recruiting for a passionate and dedicated SEND Lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching across Entry Level 1 to Entry Level 3 programmes at Barra Hall, Uxbridge.

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This rewarding role involves supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through a varied curriculum, including English & Maths Functional Skills, Life and Living Skills, Horticulture, Retail, and Employability programmes. You will play a key role in helping learners develop independence, confidence, communication skills, and preparation for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Deliver engaging and inclusive teaching across Entry Level 1 to Entry Level 3 programmes.
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  • Teach and embed English & Maths Functional Skills within the curriculum.
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  • Plan and deliver lessons in Life and Living Skills, Employability, Retail, and Horticulture.
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  • Differentiate learning activities to meet individual learner needs and EHCP outcomes where applicable.
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  • Monitor, assess, and record learner progress, providing constructive feedback and support.
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  • Foster learners' independence, social skills, employability skills, and personal development.
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  • Create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes learner engagement and achievement.
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  • Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, teaching staff, parents/carers, and external professionals.
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  • Maintain accurate learner records and contribute to quality assurance processes.
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  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity, and inclusion policies.
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Essential Requirements\n
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  • Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, or equivalent).
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  • Experience teaching learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
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  • Experience delivering Functional Skills English and Maths.
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  • Strong classroom management and learner engagement skills.
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  • Knowledge of inclusive teaching practices and differentiated learning.
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  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting learner welfare.
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Why Work With Us?\n
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  • Exclusive access to roles in leading FE colleges and training providers
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  • 1-to-1 support from a Specialist SEN Consultant, including CV guidance and interview preparation
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  • Health Cash Plan & REED Discount Club
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  • Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
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  • Access to REED Learning & Development programmes
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  • Eye test and spectacle vouchers
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If this role sounds of interest, please Apply Today!