Associate Lecturer - SEND

Location:

Northamptonshire

Salary:
Between £21.50 and £24.00 per hour DOE and Qualifications

Expires: 09/03/2026 23:59

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Associate Lecturer – SEND

Tresham College – Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough Campuses

Salary is between £21.50 and £24.00 per hour DOE and Qualifications

This is a bank position

Sessional – Hourly Paid

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

We are currently seeking an Associate Lecturer in SEND to join our Specialist Provision department at The Bedford College Group.

As an Associate Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• 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.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

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Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

Associates work on a short term basis as assigned. They teach or provide support services and they work with and are supported by core staff. As an Associate you will be issued with an Associate agreement, under this Agreement period you will be eligible to work on assignments offered…