PGCE Primary Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion (SENDI) Specialist with QTS

Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

If you have qualified teacher status (QTS), youll get a minimum starting salary of £31,650 (or more in London) as a primary or secondary school teacher in England, rising to £41,333 for more experienced teachers.

Every mainstream School needs a SENCO, and every SENCO needs a SEND champion on their team – this could be you. Our PGCE Primary Special Education Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion (SENDI) Specialist with QTS course provides a high-quality teacher training experience alongside developing your knowledge and expertise in relation to SENDI and enabling you to take that first step on the pathway to becoming a SENCO.

Learn how to educate children aged 5-11 in all primary curriculum subjects, and craft specialist knowledge to support the needs of children across the diverse school community and enhance all childrens life chances.

Youll spend lots of time on placement in schools, where well support you in meeting the Teachers Standards. You will have the opportunity to undertake one of the professional practices in a Special Needs School. Youll gain the essential professional skills and knowledge for a two-year induction as an early career primary teacher and SENDI specialist.

Graduating with a specialism in SENDI, youll be a role model and a leader to your colleagues. Youll set an example for teaching and learning in ways that are enriching, engaging and inspiring for all young children.

Your future career
This specialist PGCE programme is perfect for anyone wanting to take their first steps towards becoming a Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO). If you are an aspiring teacher and want to become a specialist SEN lead in a school this course is for you.

Successful completion of the programme will enable you to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You will be well placed to progress into employment as an early career teacher within a primary school.

Our graduates work for schools in the UK and overseas. With your primary education knowledge and classroom skills, youll meet and exceed the national standards for Qualified Teacher Status. And youll be able to teach across the whole primary (5-11) age range in new and creative ways. With specialist knowledge of an aspect of education, you may progress onto a subject leadership role in a school.

Youll complete a live exam called a VIVA at the end of the course. Your personal tutor will support you with this. Its your opportunity to celebrate everything youve achieved throughout the degree. Youll also take a professional portfolio out with you into your graduate career.

When you apply, you are expected to have:

A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above). No specific subjects are required.
GCSE English Language or English Literature at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent
GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent
GCSE Science at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent
A commitment to, and understanding of, primary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher.