Primary Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion (SENDI) Specialist with QTS (5-11) PGCE

Edge Hill University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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Edge Hill University

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Edge Hill University

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Primary Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion (SENDI) Specialist with QTS (5-11) PGCE

About

The Specialist pathway enables you to develop a specialism in Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion alongside gaining the Primary PGCE with QTS. Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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 children’s life chances.

You’ll spend lots of time on placement in schools, where we’ll support you in meeting the Teachers’ Standards. You will have the opportunity to undertake one of the professional practices in a Special Needs School. You’ll 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, you’ll be a role model and a leader to your colleagues. You’ll set an example for teaching and learning in ways that are enriching, engaging and inspiring for all young children.

If you have qualified teacher status (QTS), you’ll get a minimum starting salary of £32,916 (or more in London) as a primary or secondary school teacher in England, rising to £51,048 for more experienced teachers.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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.

Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics.

An academic reference is required for all students who have graduated in the last five years. An interview forms part of the selection process, which can be conducted online or face to face.

If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to meet the Department for Education’s standards for physical and mental fitness to teach and clearance to work with children. Further information, including a Declaration of Health questionnaire and details of how to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.

English Program Requirements

International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band, one band, or one-and-a-half bands lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.

For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements

UK EU International

Career

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, you’ll meet and exceed the national standards for Qualified Teacher Status. And you’ll 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.

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