Trainee SEND Teacher (TA role)
Town/City:London
Salary/Rate:£19,000 - £22,000
County:London
Course:Phase 1
School Type:Primary
Subject:S.E.N
Job ref:SM-SEN-WHPA
Post Date:27. 05. 2026
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Partnerships Co-ordinator
About the Role
This Trainee SEND Teacher opportunity provides a structured and supportive pathway into education through Grad2Teach’s salaried teacher training programme. Working within a welcoming primary academy in North London, you will gain valuable classroom experience supporting pupils with a range of learning needs.
As a Phase One Trainee Teacher, you will:
- Support pupils with SEND across the primary age range
- Work alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals
- Assist with differentiated learning and classroom activities
- Help create an inclusive and engaging learning environment
- Develop behaviour management and communication strategies
- Gain practical experience within a graduate teaching role
- Build confidence through coaching, mentoring, and classroom practice
This trainee teacher role is designed for aspiring educators who want to make a meaningful impact while progressing towards qualified teacher status.
About You
We are looking for a motivated graduate trainee, trainee educator, or future SEND teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and supporting young learners.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree or relevant experience working with children or young people
- A genuine interest in SEND and inclusive teaching
- Patience, empathy, and resilience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive and professional attitude
- The ability to work collaboratively within a school team
- A commitment to learning and professional development
Previous experience in SEND support, teaching assistant work, mentoring, youth work, care, or tutoring is essential.
Training & Progression
Grad2Teach offers a clear and supported route into the teaching profession through its innovative salaried teacher training programme.
During Phase One, you will:
- Complete the Grad2Teach Level 4 qualification
- Develop teaching practice aligned with the Core Content Framework (CCF)
- Build evidence towards the Teachers’ Standards
- Receive instructional coaching and mentoring from experienced educators
- Gain hands-on classroom experience in Enfield, Greater London
Successful trainees can progress into Phase Two, where you will take on greater teaching responsibility and work towards a PGCE with Coventry University.
This structured pathway allows graduate trainees and aspiring teachers to train, earn, and qualify within a supportive school environment.
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