Phase One Trainee Teacher – SEND (Special Needs) | Level 4 Qualification
Town/City:Greater London
Salary/Rate:£18,000 - £22,000
County:Greater London
Course:Phase 1
School Type:Secondary
Subject:S.E.N
Job ref:SM-MS-SEN
Post Date:21. 11. 2025
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Partnerships Co-ordinator
About the Role
Are you ready to train, earn, and make a real difference? Join our salaried teacher training programme with Grad2Teach and work at a supportive secondary special school in Greater London. In this graduate teaching role, you will:
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Serve as a Phase One Trainee Teacher, supporting students aged 11–19 with severe learning disabilities (SLD), profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and autistic spectrum disorders (ASD).
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Be based at a specialist school in Uxbridge
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Gain hands-on classroom experience working alongside experience teachers and teaching assistants in small, high-support classes (average class size ~8)
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Learn in well-resourced environments, including sensory rooms, hydrotherapy pool, and life-skills area.
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Receive structured, salaried training through Grad2Teach’s Level 4 qualification (Phase One) pathway.
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Progress to Phase Two, where you will undertake independent teaching leading to a PGCE with Coventry University, aligned with the Core Content Framework (CCF) and the national Teaching Standards.
About You / Candidate Profile
We are looking for a passionate, reliable, and caring graduate trainee who aspires to be a future teacher and has a heart for special education. Our ideal trainee educator:
- Has a strong commitment to supporting pupils with special educational needs, including ASD, PMLD, and SLD.
- Believes in providing individualised, inclusive learning.
- Is ready to learn and grow through mentorship, training, and reflection.
- Is motivated, compassionate, and resilient.
- May have some prior experience (e.g. volunteering, working with children, support roles), though this is not required — enthusiasm and dedication matter most.
Training & Progression
- You will start with Grad2Teach’s Phase One salaried route, working towards a Level 4 qualification.
- Your training is informed by the Core Content Framework (CCF) and aligned with national Teaching Standards.
- Upon successful completion of Phase One, you will progress to Phase Two, where you will teach independently and work toward a PGCE awarded by Coventry University.
- Throughout, you will benefit from structured mentorship, observations, and reflective practice, to build your confidence and professional skills.
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