SEND Teacher (English) (Secondary) in Wigan

Expanse Learning Wigan School, Tyrer Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5XE

£31,650 to £43,607 (QTS Status) Spine point dependent upon experience. ECT’s will be considered for this post.

Closing Date

19/10/2026

Role Purpose

The English Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality, personalised English education to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role aims to ensure that all students, regardless of their starting point, are supported to develop confidence in communication, reading, writing, speaking and listening, functional literacy and, where appropriate, formal English qualifications at GCSE or Functional Skills level.

Job Description Statement

This job description provides an outline of the duties and responsibilities of the role, and the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform them as at the date it was created. By applying for this role, the candidate accepts that over time this job description may be subject to change as the candidate's duties and job evolves or as any changes to the school arise, this will be in consultation and discussion with the candidate. It will periodically be reviewed as part of ongoing continuing professional and school development. In addition, it may be amended at any time after consultation with you.

Safeguarding Statement

Expanse Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to satisfactory disclosure and clearance prior to employment.

Equality Statement

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in the way we deliver services to the community and in our employment arrangements. We expect all employees to understand and promote this policy in their work.

Employees will be recruited based on their qualifications and experience to do the work to be performed, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief, political opinion, age, pregnancy & maternity, disability or trade union membership status.

Health and Safety

All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others when carrying out their duties and must help us to apply our general statement of health and safety policy.

Supplementary Information

None

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality, engaging and differentiated English lessons that meet the diverse needs of students with SEND.
• Adapt the English curriculum to ensure it is accessible, relevant and ambitious for all students, including those working significantly below age-related expectations.
• Deliver functional literacy and life-skills-based English alongside formal accreditation where appropriate, including GCSE English Language and Functional Skills English.
• Use a range of multi-sensory, practical and responsive teaching strategies to secure progress.
• Break down learning into small, achievable steps and celebrate progress in all its forms.
• Create a safe, structured and stimulating learning environment that promotes positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

Assessment, Progress & Outcomes

• Assess, monitor and record student progress using formative and summative assessment methods appropriate to a SEND setting.
• Set aspirational yet realistic targets in line with students’ assessed levels.
• Contribute to annual reviews, progress reviews and multi-agency meetings.
• Provide clear and accurate reports to parents/carers and senior leaders on attainment, progress and behaviour.
• Contribute to parent’s evenings and whole school events.
• Implement the school’s behaviour policy consistently, using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.
• Implement the school’s merit and rewards system consistently.
• Support students’ emotional wellbeing and mental health through trauma-informed practice.
• Act as a safeguarding role model and follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, inclusion and student dignity at all times.

Working with Others

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants to plan, deliver and adapt learning.
• Liaise with SLT, peers, therapists, pastoral staff and external professionals to support student progress.
• Build positive, professional relationships with families and carers.
• Contribute to whole-school planning, review and development.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SEND, English pedagogy and examination requirements.
• Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice.
• Contribute to curriculum development and resource creation.
• Fulfil all professional duties in line with the Teachers’ Standards and the school’s policies.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Headteacher.

Supplementary Duties

• Candidates will be required to act as a form tutor.
• Candidates will be expected to deliver whole school assemblies related to a variety of subjects
• Candidates will be expected to contribute to whole school events upon request of the Headteacher
• Candidates will be expected to undertake additional duties as and when they arise, that may or may not be outside of their usual working hours/pattern, for example parent’s evenings and school trips.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

If you require any aids or adaptations to either our workplace or policies and practices that may assist or enable you to successfully carry out this role, please inform us. This job description is subject to annual review in accordance with the changing nature of students and institutional need.

The Personal Specification

Criteria

Essential/ Desirable

Source

Qualifications

PGCE qualification or equivalent

Application

QTS or QTLS Status

Application

Application/Interview

GCSE Grade C/5 or above in English & Maths

Application

Knowledge

Strong subject knowledge in English, appropriate to the age and ability range of students

Interview

A secure understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including:

• ADHD
• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Interview

Knowledge of adaptive teaching and differentiated instruction for pupils working significantly below age-related expectations.

Interview

Understanding of EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) and how to use them to plan, deliver and review learning.

Interview

Awareness of safeguarding, child protection, and statutory guidance (e.g. Working Together to Safeguard Children).

Interview

Knowledge of positive behaviour support and trauma-informed practices.

Interview

Familiarity with functional skills, and alternative qualification pathways where appropriate.

Interview

Understanding of assessment for learning in a SEND context, including small-step progress and non-linear development.

Interview

Skills

Ability to adapt and personalise the English curriculum to meet diverse learning needs.

Interview

Skilled in using a wide range of multi-sensory, practical and visual teaching approaches.

Interview

Ability to break down reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar and comprehension into manageable steps.

Interview

Strong communication skills, able to explain concepts clearly to pupils with speech, language and processing difficulties.

Interview

Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disengagement from learning.

Interview

Skilled in behaviour management using de-escalation and positive reinforcement strategies

Interview

Ability to work effectively with teaching assistants, therapists, SENCOs and external professionals.

Interview

Ability to use assistive technology and specialist resources to support learning.

Interview

Resilience, patience and emotional intelligence in challenging situations.

Interview

Experience

Experience of working in Special School is preferred

Interview

Early Career Teachers will be considered for this post

Interview

Safer Recruitment

All successful candidates are subject to the following security checks.

• Verification of the applicant's identity
• The receipt of two references (one of which must be from the applicant's most recent employer)
• Where the position amounts to "regulated activity” the receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the DBS which Expanse considers to be satisfactory.
• Where the position amounts to "regulated activity" confirmation that the applicant is not named on the Children's Barred List/Vulnerable Adult Barred List.
• Verification of the applicant's medical fitness for the role.
• Verification of the applicant's right to work in the UK.
• Prohibition from teaching checks
• Section 128 provisions check (prohibited from managing)
• Any further checks which are necessary as a result of the applicant having lived or worked outside of the UK; and
• Verification of professional qualifications which Expanse Group deems a requirement for the post, or which the applicant otherwise cites in support of their application (where they have not been previously verified).
• An online search will be completed as part of Expanse Learnings pre-employment checks.

Checks

Note to Applicants

Applicants must try to show in their application evidence of their ability to meet the requirement of the person specification. If you require any aids or adaptations to either our workplace or policies and practices that may assist or enable you to successfully carry out this role, please inform us.

Expanse Learning Wigan School, Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5XE

Department Wigan School (ELWS)

Job Title SEND Teacher (English) (Secondary)

Experience Experience of working in a primary or secondary school setting is desirable, however ECT's will be considered. Experience within a specialist SEND setting is welcomed but not essential.