SEND Teacher Training Programme

Salaried SEND Teacher Training Programme

Location: Oxford / Bicester area
Start Dates: January 2027
Salary: £23,000–£26,000 per annum

Your Route Into SEND Teaching Starts Here

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and considering a career in teaching?

Our two-year Salaried Future Teacher Programme gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an SEND setting, earn a salary and work towards becoming a qualified teacher.

Rather than moving straight into formal teacher training, you'll spend your first year working within a school and gaining valuable experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

You'll develop your confidence, communication skills and understanding of SEND before progressing into formal teacher training in your second year.

What Makes This Programme Different?

Earn while you learn
Receive a competitive salary of £23,000–£26,000 while developing your skills and experience.

Gain experience before training
Spend your first year working directly with pupils and experienced teachers and support staff.

Build strong relationships
Become part of the school community and develop meaningful relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.

Fully funded training
Progress to a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with your training costs covered.

Dedicated support
Receive regular mentoring, feedback and professional development from experienced teachers and school leaders.

Your Two-Year Journey
Year 1 | Gain SEND Experience

You'll join a school in the Oxford/Bicester area and gain valuable experience working with pupils with a range of special educational needs.

You'll:

• Support pupils with their learning and development.
• Work alongside teachers, teaching assistants and SEND professionals.
• Support pupils with additional needs, including communication, learning and behavioural needs.
• Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Develop your understanding of individual learning needs.
• Build positive and supportive relationships with pupils.
• Observe experienced teachers and learn effective classroom strategies.
• Take part in training and professional development.
• Develop the confidence and skills needed to progress into teacher training.

The first year is designed to give you a realistic understanding of working in an SEND environment while allowing you to build the practical skills needed for your future teaching career.

Year 2 | Train to Become an SEND Teacher

Having gained valuable experience, you'll progress into a trainee teacher role and begin your formal teacher training.

You'll:

• Plan and deliver lessons suited to the needs of your pupils.
• Develop your teaching approach and classroom practice.
• Adapt learning and resources to support individual needs.
• Assess pupil progress and provide appropriate feedback.
• Work closely with an experienced mentor.
• Continue developing your understanding of SEND and inclusive teaching.
• Complete your PGCE.
• Work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Prepare for your first position as a fully qualified teacher.
• Who Are We Looking For?

We're looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals who are interested in developing a career in SEND education.

You could be a recent graduate, someone considering a career change, or someone who already has experience working with children or young people.

You'll need:

• A bachelor's degree in any subject.
• A genuine interest in SEND and education.
• A passion for supporting children and young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• Patience, resilience and a positive approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• A willingness to learn from experienced teachers and support staff.
• Commitment to completing the full two-year programme.

Previous teaching experience is not essential. What matters is your attitude, commitment and genuine interest in helping pupils achieve their potential.

What You'll Receive

As part of the programme, you'll benefit from:

• £23,000–£26,000 annual salary.
• A salaried position from the beginning of the programme.
• A fully funded PGCE.
• The opportunity to work towards QTS.
• Two years of practical school-based experience.
• Dedicated mentoring and professional development.
• Experience working within an SEND setting.
• Support from experienced teachers and school staff.
• A clear and supported route into a long-term teaching career.

Start Your Journey!

Whether you're a graduate looking to start your career, someone considering a move into education, or you already have experience supporting children and young people, this programme gives you the opportunity to gain experience, earn a salary and train to become a qualified SEND teacher.

Start dates available:

January 2027

Salary:
£22,000–£25,000 per annum

Location:
Oxford / Bicester area

Programme:
2-Year Salaried Future Teacher Programme

Qualification:
PGCE + QTS

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to build a career in SEND teaching, apply now.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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