Trainee SEND Teacher

Town/City:London
Salary/Rate:£24,000 - £30,000
County:London
Course:Phase 1
School Type:Secondary
Subject:S.E.N
Job ref:SM-ASE-SEN
Post Date:10. 04. 2025
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Partnerships Co-ordinator

About the Role

A Diverse and Ambitious Secondary School in West London

This exciting placement is based at a dynamic and forward-thinking secondary school located in West London. The school is part of a renowned academy trust and is committed to providing a high-quality, academically rigorous education to a richly diverse student body.

With a strong culture of high expectations, respect, and responsibility, the school supports students from a wide range of backgrounds in becoming confident, articulate, and aspirational young people. The curriculum is knowledge-rich and designed to stretch and support all learners, with a focus on academic excellence, character education, and community contribution.

The school’s ethos of inclusion, equity, and ambition for all makes it an excellent setting for a graduate teaching assistant to begin their teaching journey in a supportive and inspiring environment.


About the Role & Grad2Teach Programme

This Graduate Teaching Assistant role is an entry point into the Grad2Teach salaried teacher training programme, which combines real classroom experience with professional development and academic study leading to qualified teacher status.

You will:

  • Begin in a Graduate TA role, supporting teachers and working with pupils across key stages

  • Progress through our two-phase training programme leading to a PGCE with QTS from Coventry University

  • Earn a salary while gaining valuable experience and professional mentoring

  • Benefit from blended training based on the Teaching Standards and the Core Content Framework

  • Work with a team of experienced educators who will guide your development into a confident and capable teacher

Phase 1: Develop key classroom skills through support work, small group instruction, and training sessions.
Phase 2: Begin teaching your own lessons (up to 18 hours/week) while completing your PGCE.

This is a fully funded, experience-led path into the teaching profession—ideal for graduates who are eager to learn and make a lasting difference in students' lives.


Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you should:

  • Hold a UK undergraduate degree (any subject)

  • Be committed to pursuing a career in education

  • Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students

  • Be resilient, reflective, and eager to grow professionally

  • Have GCSEs in English and Maths (some flexibility may apply during Phase 1)

Whether you're a recent graduate or exploring a new career path, this role offers you a meaningful and supported route into teaching.

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