Specialist Teacher

Wigan Council; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Exclusive rewards and benefits

Job summary

Wigan Council is seeking Specialist Teachers to join the SEND Transformation across Wigan Life Centre South and in schools. The role is paid on the Soulbury Pay Scale A 4-8, £51,383 - £59,809 per annum, with 6 positions available, each 37 hours per week, term time only.

Join a pioneering, multi-disciplinary team transforming access to specialist support for children, young people and families. We value flexible working patterns and a blended approach to where we work, including home, office, or

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective specialist support for children and young people with SEND.
• Collaborate with schools, families, Educational Psychologists, Therapists and SEND professionals.

Job description

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Life Centre South and in schools and settings

Salary: Soulbury Pay Scale A 4-8, £51,383 - £59,809 per annum.

6 positions x 37 hours per week, Term time only

Join Wigan's SEND Transformation Journey

Where Expertise Changes Lives and Innovation Drives Inclusion

At Wigan, we're not simply recruiting professionals - we're building a pioneering, multi-disciplinary team that is transforming how children, young people, families and schools access specialist support.

You will play a central part in delivering our boroughwide Progress with Unity movement to:

• Create fair opportunities for all children and families by tackling inequalities in health, education, finance and environment.
• Support all towns and neighbourhoods to flourish, working with residents, schools, partners and businesses as equal placeshaping partners.

We believe that the best outcomes happen when expertise is available at the right time, in the right place, from the right professional.

That's why we've created our Experts at Hand model.

Working together, we can ensure that every child and young person has access to the expert support they need, when they need it most.

Passionate about inclusion?

Our Specialist Teachers play a vital role in helping schools build capacity and deliver effective support for children and young people with SEND.

You'll work collaboratively with:

• Schools and settings
• Families
• Educational Psychologists
• Therapists
• SEND professionals.

Together, we'll ensure expertise is available when it matters most.

You can read more about Wigan and Experts at Hand in our candidate brochure or why not come along to our virtual Experts at Hand Q&A Live session on 23rd September 2026 at 15:30.

Join a team where specialist knowledge is valued, innovation is encouraged and every day brings an opportunity to make a difference.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK www.gov.uk Prove your right to work to an employer

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures

For further information, please contact Deborah Turner, TESS Manager - [e-mail]

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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