Lecturer (Additional Learning Support) - #145931

The vacancy

At DN Colleges Group, we are committed to achieving the highest standards, fostering a caring and inclusive environment, and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Lecturer (Additional Learning Support) to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional education and support to our students. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working with students with specific learning difficulties, e.g. dyslexia, and supporting study skills.

Are you passionate about supporting students with specific learning difficulties to achieve their full potential? DN Colleges Group is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Lecturer in Additional Learning Support, specialising in dyslexia and study skills support, to join our inclusive and student-focused team.

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the tailored support they need to thrive across a range of further education and apprenticeship programmes.

Essential Criteria

We’re looking for someone who brings both expertise and empathy to the role. You’ll need:

• A degree in a relevant field (English & Maths, ESOL, Psychology, Education etc.)
• A recognised Teaching Qualification is desirable but not essential – applicants must be willing to work towards this.
• A Level 7 qualification in assessing for access arrangements (e.g. CPT3A or equivalent)
• Experience supporting learners with dyslexia, literacy, numeracy, and language needs in FE and/or HE settings
• A strong understanding of specific learning difficulties and educational needs, and their impact on learning and progression
• Experience using innovative and inclusive teaching strategies
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly across teams and settings
  
  

Key Responsibilities

As a Lecturer in Additional Learning Support, you will:

• Deliver tailored one-to-one and small group interventions to support learners with specific learning difficulties
• Carry out Access Arrangements Assessments and provide appropriate recommendations
• Conduct SpLD screenings for higher education students and offer interim support
• Work closely with curriculum teams and employers to advise on reasonable adjustments and support strategies
• Promote inclusive practice and contribute to a positive learning environment across the college
• Maintain accurate records in line with funding and audit requirements
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
  
  

Why Join DN Colleges Group?

• Why join us?
• Competitive salary
• Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
• 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Subsidised canteen & coffee shops.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of learners with SEND
  
  

If you’re ready to use your expertise to support learners and champion inclusive education, we’d love to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply Now’ or contact [email protected] for more information.

Closing date: 4th July

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About Us

Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It’s not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.

We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.

Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location, packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.

The Benefits

All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.

DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.

Health and fitness suite

Generous annual leave

2 weeks off at Christmas

Electric car scheme

• Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
• Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
• Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
• Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
• Free Eye Care Vouchers
• Discounted Hair and Beauty services
• On site nursery
• Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
• In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing
  
  

Lets Teach Programme

Let’s Teach The LET’s teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.

Let’s Bloom

The LET’s Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.

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