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Lecturers SEN - PMLD and SLD Permanent role £33,429 to £46,618 Uxbridge We are seeking to appoint full time Lecturers to teach students with a range of needs such as PMLD, SLD and Autism. You will plan, develop, coordinate and implement individual curriculum programmes for students with profound and multiple learning difficulties, providing a holistic education programme, integrating the physical, academic, social and emotional needs of individual students. You will possess a degree or equivalent qualification and preferably a Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector, or be willing to undertake teacher training. A specialist SEN qualification is desirable. You should have experience of providing teaching and learning support to students with ASD, SLD and PMLD in a Further Education environment and have good working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice. These posts will initially be based at Uxbridge Campus, however in time it is anticipated you will also be required to work at Barra Hall, Hayes. MAIN PURPOSE To lead and manage students with PMLD, SLD and Autism, delivering the college's courses and to co-ordinate the work of other staff. To plan, develop, coordinate and implement individual curriculum programmes for students with profound and multiple learning difficulties. The lecturer will be expected to provide a holistic education programme, integrating the physical, academic, social and emotional needs of individual students. DUTIES SPECIFIC TO THE POST All lecturers have a generic list of duties (see Duties below) and these which are specific to the post holder. • To teach a range of ELD/LLD/PMLD learners, on a range of programmes across Foundation Learning. Classes will be both mixed in age as well as ability and learning needs. You may be teaching learners with ASD/ELD and/or complex needs learners according to your specialism. • To establish and deliver a coherent and appropriate curriculum for PMLD students and to lead the related teaching and learning activities within the ELD section. • To plan for and work with Learning Support Assistants within the classroom and all teaching and learning environments • To carry out formative and summative assessments of students and use target setting to maximise success. • To develop the work of the department in terms of those learners with more complex special educational needs (including learners with Autistic Spectrum Conditions) • To develop the work of the department in terms of those learners with more complex communication needs (Total Communication) • To contribute to the development of non-qualification elements of the Basic Education curriculum delivery to include the development of opportunities for delivery in the wider community • To participate in residential trips/activity days within Foundation Learning Qualifications: • A degree/equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject area • Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent, or willing to achieve • Minimum Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector or willingness and ability to work towards one, supported by the College (e.g DIT, DET) Knowledge and Experience: • Experience of teaching students with ASD, SLD and PMLD • Teaching experience in an FE setting • Up-to-date knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice Other skills / Attributes: • The ability to engage and inspire learners • Good classroom practice • Good communication skills, written and verbal • Good IT skills • Good interpersonal skills • Ability to work effectively as part of a team • Commitment to continuing professional development We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. Please see our website page headed 'About' and scroll to the bottom to see our 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.