TURN YOUR EXPERIENCE INTO A TEACHING CAREER
SEND Teacher Training Programme | Oxford
January 2027 Start | £23,000–£25,000 Salary
Are you already working with children and young people and considering a career in teaching?
Perhaps you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or support worker who is ready to take the next step.
Our salaried SEND teacher training programme offers a structured route from classroom support to qualified teaching, combining practical experience, professional development and teacher training.
TWO YEARS. ONE CLEAR PATHWAY TO TEACHING.
YEAR 1 — GAIN EXPERIENCE
Start as a SEND Teaching Assistant in a school in Oxford.
You'll work closely with experienced teachers and specialist staff, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. You'll gain valuable experience in:
- Supporting learning and development
- One-to-one and small-group support
- Communication and independence
- Positive behaviour strategies
- Adapting activities to individual needs
- Building effective relationships with pupils
- Working as part of a wider school team
You'll receive ongoing guidance and mentoring while developing the practical knowledge and confidence needed to progress into teacher training.
And you'll earn a salary while you learn.
YEAR 2 — TRAIN TO BECOME A TEACHER
Following successful completion of Year 1, you'll progress onto Initial Teacher Training (ITT).
You'll develop your skills in lesson planning, teaching, assessment, classroom management and adapting learning to meet the needs of individual pupils.
With expert mentoring and continued support, you'll work towards achieving:
PGCE + QTS
On successful completion, you'll be ready to begin your career as a qualified SEND teacher.
WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY DIFFERENT?
Practical experience first- Spend a full year developing your classroom skills before beginning formal teacher training.
A salaried route- Earn between £23,000 and £27,000, depending on your experience.
Specialist SEND experience- Develop a deeper understanding of inclusive education and the diverse needs of SEND pupils.
Support throughout your journey- Benefit from mentoring, coaching and professional development from experienced education professionals.
COULD THIS BE YOU?
We're looking for people who are passionate about helping children achieve their potential.
You'll need to be enthusiastic, patient, resilient and committed to inclusive education. A degree is required for the teacher training pathway, with previous experience working with children or young people highly desirable.
Most importantly, you should be ready to learn, develop and take on the responsibility of becoming an excellent teacher.
START YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Your experience in the classroom could be the first step towards a rewarding career in teaching.
If you're ready to progress from supporting learning to leading it, apply for our January 2027 SEND Teacher Training Programme in Oxford.
Gain experience. Earn a salary. Train to teach. Achieve PGCE and QTS.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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