SEND Teacher

Vision for Education; Wigan; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE rates (daily)

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education is hiring a dedicated SEND Teacher for a specialist school in Wigan. This full-time, temporary role delivers engaging, personalised learning for pupils with Autism and complex needs aged 4-19.

You will work with experienced support staff, therapists and senior leaders to create inclusive learning experiences that build confidence, independence and important life skills, within a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised UK teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS or equivalent).
• Experience with pupils with SEND in specialist or inclusive settings.
• Strong understanding of Autism, complex needs, and differentiated teaching.
• Creative, adaptable, and reflective, with the ability to tailor learning to a wide range of abilities.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Genuine commitment to inclusive education, pupil wellbeing and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised learning for pupils with Autism and complex needs.
• Collaborate with support staff, therapists and leaders to create inclusive learning experiences.
• Support pupil confidence, independence and life skills.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism understanding

Creativity

Adaptability

Communication

Lifelong learning

Education

QTS/QTLS or equivalent

Job description

Inspire, empower, and change lives every day as a SEND Teacher in a specialist school based in Wigan where every achievement truly matters.

SEND Teacher (full-time, temporary)

Wigan

£800 - £1100 per week PAYE (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

Start date: September 2026

The School and Role

A vibrant and highly regarded special needs school in Wigan is seeking a dedicated full-time SEND Teacher to deliver engaging, personalised learning for pupils with Autism and complex needs. Supporting students aged 4-19, the school provides outstanding multi-sensory education and care within a nurturing, well-resourced environment where individual progress is celebrated and every child is valued.

Pupils’ abilities and learning profiles vary widely, offering you the opportunity to use your creativity, flexibility, and professional expertise to adapt teaching across a broad, meaningful curriculum. You will work closely with experienced support staff, therapists, and senior leaders to create inclusive learning experiences that help pupils build confidence, independence, and life skills.

This is a highly rewarding role for teachers who are passionate about specialist education and are seeking a setting where relationships, collaboration, and pupil wellbeing sit alongside academic development.

Requirements

To be considered for this SEND Teacher role, you will:

• Hold a recognised UK teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS or equivalent)
• Have experience working with pupils with SEND, either in a specialist or inclusive mainstream setting
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Autism, complex needs, and differentiated teaching approaches
• Be creative, adaptable, and reflective, with the ability to tailor learning to a wide range of abilities
• Communicate effectively with pupils, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Show a genuine commitment to inclusive education, pupil wellbeing, and lifelong learning

What we offer

As a SEND Teacher and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.