Can you become a special needs teacher/assistant with psychology?

Hi guys,

I'm currently studying psychology at university and was wondering if it would be possible for me to become a special needs teacher/assistant through psychology and if so, what the best way about is to do it?

I don't think the universities near me would let me do a PGCE after completion of my degree because I chose psychology, so I would have to do another course, unless there is other methods I'm unaware of?

Just wanted to check as I am looking into other options at the minute; but, I am really interested in this career path.

Thanks!

If you want to work in special schools it would be best for you to complete a PGCE in Primary. There are some PGCE's available with a SEN specialism. See here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/education-pg/pgce-primary-special-educational-needs.aspx

You will be accepted with a psychology degree.

Well done on your psychology degree! what a great degree to have.

You could definitely become an SEN teacher, you can complete PGCE's in purely SEN there is one at UEL and a few other places. However, you can also do a primary PGCE with SEN specialism.

Ensure you have experience within SEN schools, provisions, charities and im sure you'll smash It and get on the course

Im sure there are also apprenticeships available as an SEN TA or teacher, I remember there being one in Surrey at a local school, my careers advisor at uni mentioned it to me a couple of years ago. However, im not too sure about this so definitely look into it

Good luck!

Thanks so much! I don't think the unis near me accept psychology to do a PGCE in but I may be wrong; worst case I'll just apply to another uni. Thanks again!