Expanse Learning

Post Reference Number:
EXP-GEN ELWS 001
Post Title:
SEND Teacher General Subjects
Recruiting Manager:
Headteacher
Location:
Expanse Learning Wigan School, Tyrer Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5XE
Salary:
£31,650 to £43,607 (QTS Status) Spine point dependent upon experience. ECTs will be considered for this post.
Work Pattern:
FTE (37.5 Hrs per week)
Responsible to:
Assistant Headteacher
Responsible for:
The delivery of general subjects
Closing Date:
19/10/2026
<h2>Role Purpose</h2>
The SEND General Subjects Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality, personalised education to students aged 1116 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.
<h2>Job Description Statement</h2>
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.
<h2>Safeguarding Statement</h2>
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.
It is unlawful for Expanse Learning to employ anyone who is barred from working with children. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to apply for a position at Expanse Learning. All applicants will be made aware that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or summary dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and referral to the police and/or the DBS.
<h2>Equality Statement</h2>
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 &amp; maternity, disability or trade union membership status.
<h2>Health and Safety</h2>
All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others when carrying out their duties, and must support the schools health and safety policies.
<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>
<h3>Teaching &amp; Learning</h3>
<ul>
<li>Plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality, engaging and differentiated lessons across a range of curriculum areas.</li>
<li>Adapt the curriculum to ensure it is accessible, relevant and ambitious for all students, including those working significantly below age-related expectations.</li>
<li>Deliver learning that supports functional skills, independence and preparation for adulthood.</li>
<li>Use a range of multi-sensory, practical and responsive teaching strategies.</li>
<li>Break down learning into small, achievable steps and celebrate progress in all its forms.</li>
<li>Create a safe, structured and stimulating learning environment that promotes positive behaviour and emotional regulation.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Assessment, Progress &amp; Outcomes</h3>
<ul>
<li>Assess, monitor and record student progress using formative and summative assessment appropriate to a SEND setting.</li>
<li>Set aspirational yet realistic targets aligned to EHCP outcomes.</li>
<li>Contribute to annual reviews, progress reviews and multi-agency meetings.</li>
<li>Provide clear and accurate reports to parents/carers and senior leaders.</li>
<li>Contribute to parents evenings and whole-school events.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Behaviour, Wellbeing &amp; Safeguarding</h3>
<ul>
<li>Implement the schools behaviour policy consistently using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.</li>
<li>Support students emotional wellbeing through trauma-informed practice.</li>
<li>Act as a safeguarding role model and follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures.</li>
<li>Maintain high expectations for behaviour, inclusion and student dignity at all times.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Working with Others</h3>
<ul>
<li>Work collaboratively with teaching assistants to plan, deliver and adapt learning.</li>
<li>Liaise with SLT, SENCOs, pastoral teams, therapists and external professionals.</li>
<li>Build positive, professional relationships with families and carers.</li>
<li>Contribute to whole-school planning, review and development.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SEND and inclusive teaching practice.</li>
<li>Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice.</li>
<li>Contribute to curriculum development and resource creation.</li>
<li>Fulfil all professional duties in line with the Teachers Standards and school policies.</li>
<li>Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Headteacher.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Supplementary Duties</h3>
<ul>
<li>Candidates will be required to act as a form tutor.</li>
<li>Candidates will be expected to deliver whole-school assemblies related to a variety of themes.</li>
<li>Candidates will be expected to contribute to whole-school events when requested.</li>
<li>Candidates will be expected to attend meetings, parents evenings and educational visits as required.</li>
</ul>
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.
<h2>The Personal Specification:</h2>
Criteria
Essential/ Desirable
Source
Qualifications
PGCE qualification or equivalent (Primary or SEND route).
Essential
Application
QTS or QTLS Status.
Essential
Application
Additional SEND-related training or qualifications.
Desirable
Application/Interview
GCSE Grade C/5 or above in English &amp; Maths.
Essential
Application
Knowledge
Strong curriculum knowledge across a range of subjects (e.g. English, Maths, Humanities, PSHE), appropriate to pupils working below age-related expectations.
Essential
Interview
A secure understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including:
<ul>
<li>Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)</li>
<li>ADHD</li>
<li>Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)</li>
<li>Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs</li>
</ul>
Essential
Interview
Knowledge of adaptive teaching and differentiated instruction for pupils working significantly below age-related expectations.
Essential
Interview
Understanding of EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) and how to use them to plan, deliver and review learning.
Essential
Interview
Awareness of safeguarding, child protection, and statutory guidance (e.g. Working Together to Safeguard Children).
Essential
Interview
Knowledge of positive behaviour support and trauma-informed practices.
Essential
Interview
Familiarity with functional skills, and alternative qualification pathways where appropriate.
Essential
Interview
Understanding of assessment for learning in a SEND context, including small-step progress and non-linear development.
Essential
Interview
Skills
Ability to plan and deliver a personalised, multi-subject curriculum suited to pupils cognitive, social and emotional needs.
Essential
Interview
Ability to break down learning into small, manageable steps across a range of subjects.
Essential
Interview
Skilled use of multi-sensory, practical and visual teaching approaches.
Essential
Interview
Strong communication skills, able to explain concepts clearly to pupils with speech, language and processing difficulties.
Essential
Interview
Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disengagement from learning.
Essential
Interview
Skilled inbehaviour management using de-escalation and positive reinforcement strategies.
Essential
Interview
Ability towork effectively with teaching assistants, therapists, SENCOs and external professionals**.**
Essential
Interview
Ability touse assistive technologyand specialist resources to support learning.
Essential
Interview
Resilience, patience and emotional intelligence in challenging situations.
Essential
Interview
Experience
Primary teaching background with experience of teaching across the curriculum.
Desirable
Interview
Early Career Teachers will be considered for this post.
Desirable
Interview
Experience of working in a special school is preferred.
Desirable
Interview
Safer Recruitment
All successful candidates are subject to the following security checks.
o Verification of the applicant's identity (where that has not previously been verified)
o The receipt of two references (one of which must be from the applicant's most recent employer) which Expanse considers being satisfactory.
o Where the position amounts to "regulated activity the receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the DBS which Expanse considers to be satisfactory.
o Where the position amounts to "regulated activity" confirmation that the applicant is not named on the Children's Barred List/Vulnerable Adult Barred List.
o Verification of the applicant's medical fitness for the role.
o Verification of the applicant's right to work in the UK.
o Prohibition from teaching checks
o Section 128 provisions check (prohibited from managing)
o Any further checks which are necessary as a result of the applicant having lived or worked outside of the UK; and
o 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).
o An online search will be completed as part of Expanse Learnings pre-employment checks.
Essential
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.
How to apply:
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please visit: <a href="https://www.expanselearning.co.uk/job-opportunities/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.expanselearning.co.uk/job-opportunities/</a>
Alternatively, an application pack can be requested by contacting the Recruiting Manager, on 01942 877715.
Your application for employment at Expanse Learning will not be processed unless supported with a fully completed application form.
For a confidential discussion please contact the Recruiting Manager, on 01942 877715.

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