Targeted Education Support Service Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Targeted Education Support Service (TESS) Manager. This role requires experience in leading teams to improve inclusive educational practices for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a professional qualification in specialist education support. The position involves strategic collaboration with school leaders to enhance educational outcomes. This permanent full-time role is based in Wigan and offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams of teaching staff for inclusive practice.
• Significant teaching experience with children with SEND.
• Excellent knowledge of current educational issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams for promoting inclusive practice.
• Advise and support schools on evidence-based learning.
• Plan and implement inclusive practices as per SEND guidelines.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery to educational settings.

Skills

Leadership in inclusive practice

Teaching support for evidence-based learning

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Professional qualification in specialist education support

Job description

Targeted Education Support Service (TESS) Manager

Employer:

Wigan Council

Location:

Wigan, WN1 1NJ

Pay:

Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Closing Date:

15/02/2026

About this job

Wigan Children’s Services are looking to recruit an experienced and dedicated Manager of the Targeted Education Support Service. This position involves leading and managing teams of specialist teaching staff to enhance inclusive practice in settings and improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND, including those areas outlined in the SEND and education strategy. You will work closely with school leaders, SENDCos and senior managers across education to strategically plan our response to inclusion and support the implementation of a successful graduated response.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage specialist teaching staff to promote inclusive practice.
• Provide advice, training and teaching support for evidence‑based learning approaches in schools.
• Strategically plan and support the implementation of inclusive practices in line with the SEND Code of Practice and current education issues.
• Ensure delivery of a high‑quality equitable service to settings.
• Collaborate with school leaders, SENDCos and senior managers across education.

Qualifications and Experience

• Senior Manager with considerable experience in leading teaching staff to promote inclusive practice.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with significant teaching experience with children with SEND.
• Professional qualification in an area of specialist education support.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current issues in education.
• Positive, accountable and courageous with excellent interpersonal skills, embodying the Be Wigan manager behaviours.

Additional Information

Location: Wigan, WN1 1NJ
Pay: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Closing Date: 15/02/2026

To be appointed to this role you must prove your right to work in the UK.

Required: This role is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures and the child barred list check. Registration with HCPC is required.