Train to be a SEND school teacher with our Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship (PGTA)
Course Duration: 12 months + EPA
CHECK-CIRCLE Choose from two age ranges:
• Primary 3-7 years
• Primary 5-11 years
CHECK-CIRCLE Full pay on unqualified teacher pay scale
CHECK-CIRCLE No fee for student teachers
Awards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship
The Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship offers a fee-free, salaried route into teaching. During the apprenticeship, student teachers will be employed by a school and receive a salary on the unqualified teacher pay scale (UNQ1).
Successful completion of this programme will award Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship Qualification, which will qualify graduates to teach in all schools in England.
Student teachers choose from one of two curriculum stages, both full time.
• Early Years and Key Stage One (Curriculum stages 3-7 years). Student teachers will experience delivering an EYFS and Key Stage One curriculum across two schools.
• Key Stages One & Two (Curriculum stages 5-11 years). Student teachers will experience delivering a Key Stage One and Key Stage Two curriculum across two schools.
Apprenticeship induction; First day of learning activity.
Pre-programme reading and tasks.
Taught BPN Programme of Study, Intensive Training & Practice Weeks, 12 Core Training Days, Subject Specific Webinars, Online and Face-to-Face Workshops
Curriculum Enhancement Webinars in Line with National Priorities
• School-based training, placing you in the classroom from day one
• Achieve Qualified Teacher Status and a Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship in 12 months + EPA
• Earn a salary on the unqualified teacher pay scale for the duration of training
• Train in school four days a week, with one day of online or in-person training
• Receive dedicated support from a personal tutor, mentor and our wellbeing team
• Once qualified, start on a salary of £31-£38k (dependent on location)
• Training costs are covered by the Apprenticeship Levy: no fees, no extra student loans
• Join a network of student teachers across the country
The Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship with SEND specialism is designed for entrants to the teaching profession who aspire to be qualified teachers in special schools.
As the only provider of dedicated SEND teacher training, our programmes are designed and delivered by experts with extensive knowledge of special schools, specialist curricula, and tailored provision.
Student teachers’ chosen programme (curriculum stage: 3-7 years or 5-11 years) will be matched to the stage that pupils are working at, rather than their chronological age.
The Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship is an ideal training pathway for individuals who hold a degree in any subject and are looking to become a qualified teacher.
To apply for this programme, you must meet the following requirements:
• Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any subject with a minimum 2:2 classification
Personalised Support, 5 Apprenticeship Tutor Visits & Observations, Monthly Tutor Contact
Student teachers will complete their training in two schools. They will complete one placement within their chosen age range at their current/local school. The second will be a contrasting sixweek placement in a different school during term two.
Our Level 6 teacher training programmes do not include a PGCE, as it’s not required to teach in English schools.
• Have achieved at least grade 4 (C) in GCSE English or maths
• Must have held residency in the UK for the last three years
If you’re not currently employed by a school, you must secure employment before starting the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship.
Why?
Improve staff retention rates
Use the Apprenticeship Levy to fund
Access grants to cover apprentice salaries
Helps build quality provision/ futureproof workforce
Who?
Teaching Assistants
HLTAs
LSAs
Unqualified Teachers
Why?
Support from BPN with recruitment
Use the Apprenticeship Levy to fund
There is no cost to learner/staff member
Helps build quality provision/ futureproof workforce
Who?
Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria and pass the full interview and enrolment process.
Learn more
0117 920 9428
teach@bestpracticenet.co.uk
bestpracticenet.co.uk/teach-SEND
Apprenticeship Levy funding
If your setting contributes to the apprenticeship levy fund
Apprenticeship Levy paying employers can access their fund contributions through their Apprenticeship Service Account . You can use this service to manage the funds you have available for apprenticeship training in England.
Co-investment
If your setting does not contribute to the apprenticeship levy fund
You pay 5% towards the cost of the training for your apprentice. The remaining 95% will be paid by the government
Apprenticeship Levy transfer
Employers with unspent funds can transfer up to 25% of that contribution to another employer. That means you can benefit from the Apprenticeship Levy contributions of a different organisation to cover the full cost of an apprenticeship in your setting.
