Salary range: £32.02 per hour
Contract: Casual
Hours of work: 25 hours
Location: Brent Start- Hillside Centre, Harlesden Library and other locations.

An experienced SEND Teacher/Lecturer/Tutor required to support adults with SEND in an OFTSED rated Good Adult learning Programme, which forms part of Brent Council’s Adult and Community Learning Provision

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

Are you an experienced SEND Teacher passionate about helping students reach their potential? Do you want to work in an OFSTED rated Good Adult learning Programme?

If the answer is yes, then we have a great opportunity for you to join our diverse and dynamic team dedicated to improving the outcomes of our students.

You’ll teach a class of 10-12 learners who are a mixture of Pre-Entry Level to Level One. With their individual needs, abilities, background, and experiences at the centre of your considerations, you’ll ensure the teaching, learning and support you provide is adapted accordingly.

You’ll plan and deliver a creative and innovative quality learning programme, using a variety of traditional, modern, and creative teaching approaches to underpin and compliment learning and achievement.

Your efforts will enable students to maximise their learning potential, develop confidence and the ability to learn independently as well as within the group dynamic.

The Person

You’ll be a passionate, highly experienced SEND practitioner with substantial SEND teaching experience in secondary or post-16 education. You’ll be confident in whole curriculum teaching and familiar with both traditional and modern teaching techniques.

Experience supporting learners with the following diagnosis’ is highly desirable:

•    Autism (ASC)
•    SEMH
•    AHDH
•    Speech and Language and Specific Learning
•    Mental Health

The team here is a small team of experienced practitioners who are committed to the best outcomes for adults with a learning disability and a range of learning differences. The team comprises of teachers with a wide breadth of experience always working in innovative ways to secure the best outcomes for students.

Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
•    27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service
•    Very generous employer pension contribution
•    Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling
•    Season ticket loan for public transport
•    Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities
•    Subsidised staff car park
•    Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.
•    Wide range of family friendly policies
•    Discounted gym membership

Closing Date: Wednesday 29 April 2026 (23:59)

Additional Information

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the essential requirements on the Job description. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk

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