Inclusive Learning Educator

Inclusive Learning Educator  - Additional Learning Support

£20,484.00 - £25,463.40 per annum including London Weighting Allowance (pro rata of £34,140.00 - £42,439.00 per annum including London Weighting Allowance)

Part Time, Permanent

We are seeking ambitious, outstanding candidates to join our teaching staff at United Colleges Group. We are a forward-thinking education provider and our mission is to deliver outstanding, world class education and skills. 

Who we are

United Colleges Group provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16–18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs, across our five campuses and two colleges; City of Westminster College and College of North West London. The Cockpit Theatre also forms part of the Group.

With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.

Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.

The Role

The Additional Learning Support (ALS) Department has an opportunity for a suitably experienced Inclusive Learning Educator (ILE) qualified in supporting students with SEND. Our ALS student cohort study a range of Level 1, 2, and 3 vocational programmes including English and Maths. The role will involve tutoring, supporting and managing a caseload of individual students or small groups in order to ensure that they achieve their full academic potential. The role includes raising the employability prospects and aspirations of our ALS learners whilst scaffolding student independence and building their independent study skills.

About you

The successful candidate should have a degree (or equivalent), and a successful track record of teaching and working with students with SEND as well as relevant CPD in SEND. You should also be familiar with assistive technology and be adept at using these resources within your study skill sessions. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be familiar with Education, Health and Care plans and will be knowledgeable about how to best ensure students meet their detailed outcomes. You will also be responsible for tracking the progress and distance travelled for your caseload of learners as well as be a point of contact between the ALS department and career cluster staff members. The successful candidate will also chair the annual reviews for the students on their caseload as well as oversee the completion of all annual review documentation and the annual review reports. The ideal candidate is dynamic, is driven and creative, and has high aspirations for all of their students to achieve and progress. You will actively assist in adding value to our student’s skillset whilst they are at UCG as well as being committed to being a proactive and solution-focused member of the ALS team.

You will also possess a recognised Level 5/6 teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd) or be willing to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification upon appointment. Excellent communication, administration and interpersonal skills are essential in this role, alongside a student-centred and solution-focused attitude. A commitment to working effectively as part of a team and to make positive and innovative contributions are also essential in this role.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join a Group that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting our dedicated recruitment microsite

Alternatively, you can e-mail us on for more information, quoting the job reference.

Please note that we may close the application prior to the listed date should sufficient applicants be received.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.