Merseyside Special Schools Alliance Primary (SEND) (2V7W)

PGCE with QTS full time

Accredited body
Liverpool Hope University
Financial support
Student finance if you’re eligible
Qualification
PGCE with QTS

A postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) with qualified teacher status (QTS) will allow you to teach in state schools in England and may allow you to teach in other parts of the UK.

It may also allow you to teach overseas, though you should always check what qualifications are needed in the country you’d like to teach in.

Many PGCE courses include credits that count toward a Master’s degree.

Age range
5 to 11
Course length
1 year
Date you can apply from
12 October 2021
Date course starts
September 2022
Website
http://www.msenssa.org.uk

Contents

About the course

MSSA is a unique Alliance of 4 ‘Outstanding’ special schools. With MSSA you would have the opportunity to develop your SEND skills alongside outstanding practitioners.

You will have access to a range of settings, in both mainstream and special schools.

Training with us includes opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of SEND that would enable you to effectively support pupils with a range of additional needs. We offer dedicated enhancement training days over the period of the course which include:

  • Assessments & Planning
  • Communication Strategies
  • Introduction to working with Pupils with ASD
  • Teaching Pupils with Sensory & Physical Impairments
  • Introduction to working with pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties
  • Positive Management of Behaviour
  • Pre-formal learners & Play based learners
  • Effective job applications and interviewing Techniques

For further information please visit our website: (http://www.msenssa.org.uk/)

School placements

Students will be required to complete 2 placements;

  • Placement 1 - Special Educational setting
  • Placement 2 - Mainstream setting

Entry requirements

Qualifications needed

An undergraduate degree at class 2:2 or above, or equivalent.

Grade 4 (C) or above in English, maths and science, or equivalent qualification.

We’ll consider candidates with pending GCSEs.

We’ll consider candidates who need to take a GCSE equivalency test in English, maths or science.

Fees and financial support

The course fees for UK students in 2022 to 2023 are £9,250.

About the training provider

MSSA is a unique Alliance of 4 ‘Outstanding’ special schools. With MSSA you would have the opportunity to develop your SEND skills alongside outstanding practitioners.

You will have access to a range of settings, in both mainstream and special schools.

Training with us includes opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of SEND that would enable you to effectively support pupils with a range of additional needs. We offer dedicated enhancement training days over the period of the course which include:

  • Assessments & Planning
  • Communication Strategies
  • Introduction to working with Pupils with ASD
  • Teaching Pupils with Sensory & Physical Impairments
  • Introduction to working with pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties
  • Positive Management of Behaviour
  • Pre-formal learners & Play based learners
  • Effective job applications and interviewing Techniques

For further information please visit our website: (http://www.msenssa.org.uk/)

Interview process

Candidates will be invited into one of the 4 schools. Candidates will spend the morning in a classroom environment observing and taking part in a teaching & learning session.

Candidates will complete the following:

  • Written reflection on the teaching and learning session.
  • Literacy task
  • Formal interview made up of a panel of Headteachers

International students

We cannot sponsor visas. You’ll need to get the right visa or status to study in the UK.

You do not need a visa if you already have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or if you’re an Irish citizen.

Candidates with qualifications from non-UK institutions may need to provide evidence of comparability by applying for a UK ENIC statement.

Training with disabilities and other needs

Successful applicants will discuss individual requirements with Mentors any additional support required i.e: placements would be chosen with accessibility in mind.

Placements and Academic work will be discussed on individual basis.

Contact this training provider

Email
lynn.irwin@millsteadschool.co.uk
Telephone
01512074656
Website
http://www.msenssa.org.uk
Address
C/O Millstead School
Iliad Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L5 3LU

Support and advice

For support and advice, you can speak to a Get Into Teaching adviser for free. They’re all experienced teachers who can help you to prepare your application, book school experience, and access exclusive teaching events.

You can also call Get Into Teaching free of charge on 0800 389 2500, or speak to an adviser using their online chat service Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays).

Find out about the different ways to train if you do not have a degree, or are already an experienced teacher.

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