SEN Teacher

senploy; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Wigan is seeking a SEND Teacher to support students with complex needs in a specialist high school. This full-time role involves delivering a personalized curriculum and working collaboratively with a team to foster a positive learning environment. The position offers a competitive pay rate, with opportunities for professional growth and support.

Benefits

High-quality training and mentoring opportunities

Supportive staff team

Inclusive environment prioritizing staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching pupils with complex or SEMH needs.
• Understanding of Autism and social communication.
• Strong commitment to creating an inclusive classroom.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a highly personalised curriculum.
• Engage students with a wide range of ability levels.
• Work with support staff and external professionals.

Skills

Classroom management rooted in empathy

Understanding of Autism and behaviour regulation

Ability to create engaging, differentiated lessons

Reflection and commitment to professional growth

Education

QTS or QTLS

Overseas equivalent

Job description

SEND Teacher - Complex & SEMH Needs - Wigan - Step Teachers

Start: January 2026 or earlier
Pay: Up to £230/day for first 12 weeks, MPS + SEN1 from 13th week (ECTs welcome)
Hours: Full-time | Mon-Fri | 8:30am-3:30pm
Contract: Temp-to-Perm

We're working with a dynamic specialist high school in Wigan that supports young people aged 11-19 with a range of complex learning needs, including Autism, social and emotional challenges, and associated additional needs. The school provides a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment that focuses on personal development, emotional wellbeing, and preparing pupils for life beyond school.

Responsibilities

As a SEN Teacher, you'll take responsibility for a small secondary-age class, delivering a highly personalised curriculum that balances academic learning with life skills, communication, and social development. You'll use creative, flexible approaches to engage students working at a wide range of ability levels, helping them develop confidence, resilience, and a sense of achievement. You'll work closely with specialist support staff, pastoral leads, and external professionals to ensure every young person receives consistent, holistic support.

Requirements

• QTS or QTLS, with experience of teaching pupils with complex or SEMH needs
• Understanding of Autism, social communication, and behaviour regulation strategies
• Strong classroom management rooted in empathy and structure
• Ability to create engaging, differentiated lessons that inspire confidence and curiosity
• A positive, reflective approach and a commitment to professional growth

Benefits

• A supportive, collaborative staff team and forward-thinking leadership
• High-quality training and mentoring opportunities
• An inclusive, caring environment where staff wellbeing is prioritisedThe opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people

Application Requirements

• QTS, QTLS or overseas equivalent
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
• References covering the last 2 years
• Right to work in the UK
• Photo ID & Proof of Address
• Up-to-date CV with a full 10-year work history

Call Graham Warner at Step Teachers (Manchester)

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