Salaried SEN Teacher Programme

Teaching Personnel; Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is offering a two-year Salaried Future Teacher Programme in the Oxford/Bicester area. Start dates ASAP or October 2026. Salary £23,000–£26,000 per annum. You will gain SEND experience in a school, earning a salary while working toward qualified teacher status.

During Year 1 you’ll support pupils with diverse needs and receive mentoring. In Year 2 you’ll train to become an SEND teacher, plan lessons, assess progress and complete your PGCE to achieve QTS.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Year 1: gain SEND experience by supporting pupils with various needs in a school setting.
• Year 1: work with teachers, teaching assistants and SEND professionals.
• Year 1: help create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Year 1: observe teachers and take part in training and development.
• Year 2: plan and deliver lessons suited to pupils’ needs and adapt resources.
• Year 2: assess pupil progress and provide feedback with a mentor.
• Year 2: complete PGCE and work towards QTS.
• Year 2: prepare for a fully qualified teaching post.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Patience and resilience

Positive attitude

Relationship building

Willingness to learn

Commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Job description

Salaried SEND Teacher Training Programme

Location: Oxford / Bicester area
Start Dates: ASAP or October 2026
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