SEN Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading school in Wigan is seeking a committed SEN Teacher to support students with complex needs aged 11-16. The role involves delivering personalized lessons, managing behavior, and collaborating with support staff. Ideal candidates will have QTS or QTLS and experience in SEN. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates of pay

Access to specialist SEN training and CPD

Ongoing support from a personal consultant

Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-aged students with SEN.
• Strong understanding of SEND strategies and differentiated teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised lessons tailored to students' EHCPs.
• Support students in developing key life skills and emotional regulation.
• Track student progress and contribute to reviews and planning meetings.

Skills

Creativity

Relationship Building

Resilience

Nurturing Attitude

Behaviour Management

Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

Teaching Personnel is working with a fantastic secondary SEN school In Wigan that supports students aged 11–16 with a range of complex needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and learning disabilities. The school is looking for a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teacher to join their team and help students reach their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally.

This role is ideal for a teacher who enjoys thinking creatively, building strong relationships, and working as part of a dedicated team to support young people who need a different approach to learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver personalised lessons to small groups or on a 1:1 basis, tailored to students' EHCPs
• Use engaging, practical approaches to bring learning to life and meet diverse needs
• Support students in developing key life skills, communication, and emotional regulation
• Work closely with support staff, therapists, and external agencies as part of a holistic approach
• Track student progress and contribute to reviews, reports, and planning meetings
• Help manage challenging behaviours with a calm, consistent, and trauma-informed approach

Ideal Candidate:

• QTS or QTLS – essential
• Experience working with secondary-aged students with SEN (either in schools or similar settings)
• Strong understanding of SEND strategies, behaviour support, and differentiated teaching
• Positive, resilient, and nurturing attitude
• Confident managing behaviour and building rapport with pupils with complex needs

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Access to specialist SEN training and CPD
• Ongoing support from your personal Teaching Personnel consultant
• Opportunities for long-term, short-term, and permanent roles
• A rewarding and meaningful role where you can make a real impact

Successful applicants will be subject to standard vetting checks, including two school / education-based references & a DBS.

Applicants must be able to provide an Overseas Police Check if applicant has been outside the UK for more than 6 months in the past 5 years.

Please apply today with your updated CV if you are interested in this new SEN Teaching role!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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