Targeted Education Support Service; TESS Manager

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.