SEND Teacher General Subjects
- wigan, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Due the ongoing growth and success of our school community, we are delighted to be expanding our team. We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and talented individuals who share our commitment to providing the very best education and support for our students. Our school supports children aged 11-16 with a variety of special educational needs including, Autism, ADHD, and/or as a result of a combination of factors related to Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. All our students have an Education, Health and Care Plan. We are a calm, nurturing and inclusive environment where class sizes are small. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving school and make a positive difference to the lives of children and families. The SEND General Subjects Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality, personalised education to students aged 11-16 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role aims to ensure that all students, regardless of their starting point, are supported to engage with learning, develop functional skills, emotional regulation, independence and positive attitudes to education. The post holder will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated and accessible learning across a range of curriculum areas, informed by Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The role is particularly suited to teachers with a primary background who are confident teaching across the curriculum and adapting learning for pupils working significantly below age-related expectations. Through a trauma-informed, inclusive and student-centred approach, the teacher will foster positive relationships, promote behaviour for learning, and work closely with teaching assistants, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to remove barriers to learning and support progress in all its forms. Teaching & Learning
- Plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality, engaging and differentiated lessons across a range of curriculum areas.
- Adapt the curriculum to ensure it is accessible, relevant and ambitious for all students, including those working significantly below age-related expectations.
- Deliver learning that supports functional skills, independence and preparation for adulthood.
- Use a range of multi-sensory, practical and responsive teaching strategies.
- 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


