Teacher Apprentice Post (SEND Setting)

Prepare and organise differentiated learning resources and activities Set up the classroom environment to meet sensory and learning needs Welcome pupils individually, using visual schedules or personalised greetings Conduct morning routines, including registration and emotional check-ins Deliver short, engaging teaching inputs tailored to individual EHCP targets Work closely with teaching assistants to implement support strategies Use alternative communication methods (e.g. Makaton, PECs, visual aids) Monitor and support behaviour using consistent and clear strategies Adapt activities in real time to meet pupils’ responses and needs Provide 1:1 or small group teaching sessions Record observations and assess pupils’ progress against personalised goals Liaise with therapists (e.g. speech and language, occupational therapy) Manage personal care or medical needs, where appropriate Supervise structured break and lunchtime routines, ensuring inclusion Hold or contribute to review meetings, including EHCP reviews and parent updates Update individual plans, behaviour support plans, and learning journals Attend briefings, training or staff meetings focused on SEND best practice Reflect on the day and plan for the next, adjusting support and resources accordingly

Training:

Programme Structure:

Weekly Centre-Based Training: Apprentices attend university-led training sessions one day per week, typically on Wednesdays. These sessions are conducted at Middlesex University's Hendon campus and are delivered by phase and subject experts, focusing on integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application. Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) 

Weeks: During Terms 1 and 2, apprentices participate in full-time university-based training weeks. These ITaP weeks are designed to provide concentrated learning experiences, allowing trainees to delve deeply into pedagogical theories and practices. 

Contrasting Mainstream Placement: To ensure a well-rounded teaching experience, apprentices undertake a 12-week placement in a contrasting mainstream educational setting. This placement offers exposure to different teaching environments and student needs, broadening the apprentice's professional competencies. 

Final Teaching Phase: In the concluding six weeks of the programme, apprentices are immersed in full-time teaching, handling at least 80% of a standard teaching timetable. This phase is critical for consolidating teaching skills and demonstrating readiness for independent classroom management.

Each apprentice is paired with a dedicated school-based mentor who provides ongoing support, guidance, and feedback throughout the training period. This mentorship is integral to the apprentice's development, offering personalised assistance and facilitating the integration of theoretical knowledge into practical teaching scenarios. 

Middlesex - London.

For more detailed information about the programme, including application procedures and entry requirements, please visit Middlesex University's official website: Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship (QTS).

Training Outcome:

Immediately After Apprenticeship, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is awarded upon successful completion.

At Broadfields, you may be offered an opportunity to apply for a full-time ECT role.

ECT induction lasts 2 years and includes mentoring and reduced teaching timetables.

📈 Medium-Term Progression (3–5 years)
After completing the ECT period:

Take on subject leadership (e.g. Literacy or Maths Lead).

Become a Year Group Lead depending on your interests and strengths.

Employer Description:
At Broadfields, we aim to provide a foundation for life in a happy, high achieving school, where all individuals have high expectations of themselves, respect each other and fulfil their true potential. We are a school to which our whole school community, children, staff, parents and governors are proud to belong.

Working Hours :
Centre-Based Training (Wednesdays): - One day per week is spent at Middlesex University (typically 9am–4pm). - 4 In-School Teaching Days: Apprentices are in their school placements 4 days per week. Times TBC. This includes: 10% Off-the-Job Training Time

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Patience