Teacher (SEND)

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised programmes of learning.
• Develop Schemes of Work, lesson plans and assessment strategies.
• Deliver engaging and differentiated sessions that meet a wide range of learning needs.
• Integrate Functional Skills within curriculum delivery.
• Support learners to develop independence and life skills.
• Establish clear learning goals aligned to EHCP outcomes.
• Use adaptive teaching approaches suitable for SEND learners.
• Monitor learner progress using appropriate assessment tools.
• Support achievement of Pearson Personal Growth and Work Skills qualifications.
• Maintain ambitious expectations for attendance, engagement and achievement.
• Contribute to Annual Reviews and progress reporting.
• Ensure learning leads to meaningful next steps or destinations.
• Lead and direct classroom support staff.
• Create structured, safe and purposeful learning environments.
• Use positive behaviour approaches to support engagement.
• Implement targeted interventions where required.
• Promote student voice and confidence.
• Use Databridge Management Information System to record student progress and outcome data.
• Maintain accurate student records.
• Adhere to internal verification and awarding body standards.
• Contribute to Quality Improvement process.
• Support preparation for and participate within Ofsted inspection.
• Safeguard and promote learner welfare.
• Work within KCSIE and SEND Code of Practice.
• Promote equality, dignity and inclusion.
• Work collaboratively with families and professionals.
• Participate in college development activities.
• Support cross-site collaboration.
• Engage in CPD.
• Contribute to a positive staff culture.

Qualifications

• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching learners with SEND.
• Understanding of SEND code of practice.
• Knowledge of Ofsted EIF and Report Card.
• Ability to lead small classroom teams.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practice.
• QTS / QTLS.
• Post-16 SEND experience.
• Experience with Pearson.
• Knowledge of vocational pathways.

Professional Development & Benefits

• Regular CPD tailored to your development needs.
• Access to funded training and educational sponsorship (subject to application).
• Clear opportunities for progression across departments and sites.
• Support to develop specialist SEND practice.
• Opportunities to contribute to wider curriculum and organisational development.
• Competitive salary with bi-annual pay progression linked to performance.
• Access to salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Enhanced sick pay linked to length of service.
• 47 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Christmas and New Year shutdown period.
• Dedicated wellbeing day each year.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders.
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to private medical insurance.
• Personal resilience and wellbeing support programmes.
• Organisation-wide wellbeing initiatives and campaigns.
• Modern, well-equipped facilities.
• Free on-site parking.
• Positive and supportive staff culture.
• Opportunities to build relationships across the wider organisation.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

• Expanse Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.
• All successful candidates are subject to the following security checks: verification of the applicant's identity (where that has not previously been verified); the receipt of two references (one of which must be from the applicant's most recent employer) which Expanse considers being satisfactory; 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; satisfactory social media and Internet Searches.

Location & Contact

Expanse Learning Wigan College, Orrell Lodge, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8HJ