Specialist SEN Associate Lecturer

The Sheffield College • Part-time • Sheffield • £13.45 - £20.93 / year • 2d ago

About us

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

Bloom is our specialist post-16 provision for learners with learning difficulties and disabilities. But more than that, Bloom is a philosophy – rooted in the belief that every young person, with the right support, time and environment, can thrive. Our students are not defined by labels or limitations. They are individuals with talents, potential and a right to a meaningful, ambitious education.

We work with young people aged 16–25, creating fully bespoke, differentiated pathways that promote independence, communication, well-being, and preparation for adulthood. No two days – and no two learners – are the same. Our staff are deeply committed to true inclusion, working collaboratively to ensure our learners experience success on their own terms.

About the role

Working for our subsidiary company Sparks Teaching Services, we are looking for passionate, creative and resilient lecturers to join our Bloom team. You will be part of a vibrant, skilled group of educators and support staff delivering engaging, inclusive and personalised learning experiences.

Main duties may include but not limited to:

Formal scheduled delivery of learning and teaching
Preparation of teaching materials
Assessment and moderation
Curriculum and assessment design as appropriate
Responsibility for administration relevant to the post.
Student Support
Independent Studies supervision
Attendance at Meetings e.g. Programme Committees and Subject/Team Meetings
Participation in Continuous Professional Development
Participation in student monitoring and reporting, course review and evaluation process.
Participation in quality assurance and controls procedure.
College Commitment to Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity

If you want to find out more about the role please contact Vanessa Martin, Academy Director, Vanessa.Martin@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered an hourly rate of between £13.45 – £20.93, depending on duties performed.

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with Nest - 3%
Annual leave - 20 Days (148 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
Health and wellbeing, we offer
- Employee assistance programme through Bupa
- Occupational Health through PAM
- Free eye tests for VDU users
Free Parking is available at majority of our campuses

Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant , we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.  Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

Next Steps:

To apply: Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk CVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.  

Closing date: 11th October 2026

Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.

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