Associate Lecturer – Foundation Learning
Closing in 21 days (1 July 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £32.13 -£36.29 per class contact hour
Employer: University Centre Somerset College Group
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: Casual
Working pattern: Bank
Closing date: 1 July 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
What will I be doing?
The Foundation Learning Department is dedicated to supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), including those facing barriers to learning and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. Our provision places the needs of SEND learners at its heart, delivering highly personalised, inclusive programmes that enable every individual to thrive, develop confidence, and achieve their potential.
We are seeking a committed and highly skilled practitioner who is passionate about working with learners with SEND. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, adaptive teaching, learning and assessment that is responsive to a wide range of additional needs. You will play a central role in removing barriers to learning, promoting independence, and supporting learners to develop essential life and employability skills.
The post holder will be responsible for creating inclusive, aspirational learning experiences that motivate and engage SEND learners, supporting their personal development and readiness for adulthood. A strong focus will be placed on developing transferable skills, raising aspirations, and supporting progression into further education, employment or training, with Catering offering one of a number of valuable and practical progression pathways.
What is in it for me?
UCS offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
- Generous pension scheme
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Dedicated CPD days
- 2 wellbeing days
- 2-week Christmas closure
- On-site discounted gym
- Free parking
UCS Extra discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!
Supporting documents and information
UCS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.