Associate Lecturer - SEND

Associate Lecturer - SEND

Location: Tresham College - Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough Campuses

Salary: £21.50 to £24.00 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications

Hours/Weeks: Bank position

Contract Type: Sessional – Hourly paid

Right to Work: UK based contract; required to hold right to work in the UK. Sponsorship not available.

• Teaching & Learning Delivery – Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across Pathways courses (pre-entry to Entry
  3), tailored to individual learner needs and aligned with awarding body standards.
• Curriculum Development & Innovation – Develop schemes of work and new learning materials, contribute to course team meetings, and implement quality processes to enhance teaching and learning.
• Student Progress & Support – Monitor and record student progress, prepare reports, manage classroom behaviour, and support inclusive, safe, and diverse learning environments.
• Collaboration & Administration – Work with tutors and support staff, complete course‑related admin tasks accurately and on time, and contribute to the wider goals of the Centre.
• Statutory Responsibilities – Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety, while actively engaging in training and professional development in line with TBCG policies.

• Qualifications & Experience – Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, GCSEs (A–C) in English and Maths, and experience supporting learners with learning difficulties or disabilities at entry level.
• Teaching & Learning Skills – Proven ability to deliver group learning, manage classroom behaviour, and support high‑quality learning experiences using Microsoft Office and other tools.
• Communication & Teamwork – Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism.
• Values & Professionalism – Demonstrates commitment to student focus, high performance, and respect; promotes the college's reputation and values in all interactions.
• Safeguarding & Development – Committed to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development, with flexibility and awareness of health and safety requirements.

Associates work on a short‑term basis as assigned. They teach or provide support services and are supported by core staff. An Associate agreement is issued for the assignment period; typically January to December and may be renewed thereafter.

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

Interviews to be held: TBC