Teacher Intern into Apprenticeship

Interested in training to teach in a special school?
(And get paid whilst you train!)
Teacher Intern into Apprenticeship Opportunity

The successful applicant will initially work as an Intern alongside an experienced Teacher. Then, subject to successful completion of the intern year (2026-27) and gaining a place on the Postgraduate Apprenticeship route, as an Apprentice Teacher from July 2027 until July 2028 to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with The Cambridge Partnership (PGTA) This is a temporary role. To gain further experience, there may be an opportunity to work as a Teaching Assistant in the Summer Term 2026 before the internship starts. Salary range for intern: £24,790 – £26,835 (Actual £20,656 – £22,360) Salary for Apprenticeship: £21,731 (UQT1) pay review pending

About the school
Samuel Pepys is a Cambridgeshire area special school for 142 wonderful pupils (increasing to 165) aged 3 to 19 years living in St. Neots and the surrounding area. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan to meet their individual needs. Our pupils inspire and teach us a lot and we are committed to ensuring everyone achieves their full potential through fun, purposeful and engaging learning opportunities. We are proud to work in partnership with families, other professionals and with the dedicated support of Governors.

About the role
This role offers the opportunity to work for a year as a Teacher Intern leading to the Apprenticeship route to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with The Cambridge Partnership, known as the Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship (PGTA) If you are a graduate, or about to graduate, with relevant experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs or with a commitment to training to teach within a specialist environment, we would like to hear from you. Please see https://teachincambs.org.uk/train-to-teach/teacher-apprenticeships-level-6-postgraduate/
for entry requirements

What to expect
• Be part of a friendly and outward looking school with wonderful pupils, supportive families and a strong staff team ethos;
• Ongoing opportunities for continued professional learning and development alongside the apprenticeship route with The Cambridge Partnership (subject to successfully competing the intern year and gaining a place on the apprenticeship route into teaching)
• Work with colleagues to plan and deliver high quality learning opportunities within a well resourced school and the wider community;
• Promote communication and interaction in a range of settings including our Literacy Lounge, Forest School, MiLE Sensory Room, trampoline, soft play and outdoor learning areas;

How to apply for the Teacher Intern post
Please complete and return the Teaching Assistant application form from our website, with an accompanying letter of application by email to joinus@samuelpepys.cambs.sch.uk by Monday 27th April 2026 at 9.00am. Samuel Pepys School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to successful pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS, medical check and references, requested prior to interview. In line with KCSIE guidance and as part of due diligence an online check will take place for shortlisted candidates. If you would like to talk informally about this opportunity, or arrange to visit, please contact Joanne Hardwick, Head Teacher. Thank you for your interest, we look forward to hearing from you.