conandviv Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 If that is a one-year course (or part time equivalent) at university level, then yes. This being said, I just looked and you can do one in special educational needs, which may be more appropriate. This is where I would suggest the advice of an agent! Thanks for the advice, I'll look into the courses, and seek advice from an RMA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 This is interesting, I guess I didn't dig too deep as I could be assessed as a secondary teacher. My current SEN qualifications aren't HE accredited. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selina Smith Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I have been looking into applying for AITSL assessment for Early Childhood teacher and I think your PGCE needs to specifically be in Early Years and it must state this on the certificate. It seems your best option will be to study an SEN specific qualification but like others have said double check with an agent. Good luck xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordielass44 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Geordielass44, I am not convinced that is accurate. Perhaps you were told incorrectly or maybe AITSL has changed the guidelines since then. According to AITSL, you need either: 1) An initial teacher education qualification of at least one year full-time study (or part-time equivalent) at the higher education level that includes a minimum of 45 days of supervised teaching practice with students in a school setting, and a formal post graduate qualification in special education of at least one year in duration at the higher education level following the completion of the initial teacher education qualification. Applicants relying on a postgraduate special education qualification to, in-part, meet the professional criterion must have completed a minimum of 45 days of supervised teaching practice in a school setting as part of their initial teacher education qualification to meet the professional assessment criteria. OR 2) An undergraduate initial teacher education qualification with a specialisation in special education of at least one year full-time study (or part-time equivalent), at the higher education (university) level that includes a minimum of 45 days of supervised teaching practice with students within a special education setting. The way I read it, you only need 45 days supervised teaching in a special education setting if you completed your teaching degree as an undergraduate degree. Obviously for both options, the applicant needs to have a full four years of university education, resulting in the equivalent of a bachelor degree, which conandviv obviously does. This means if you did a post-grad qualification in special education, your skills would likely be positively assessed. I know you're looking at a few different agents, which is a good idea! Best of luck yes it looks like the criteria have changed and there is now no need for the additional 45 days supervised teaching practice which is great news! It was over three years ago i applied to AITSL though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conandviv Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 This is interesting, I guess I didn't dig too deep as I could be assessed as a secondary teacher. My current SEN qualifications aren't HE accredited. Glad you had the secondary option, looks like more studying is the way to go for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conandviv Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 I have been looking into applying for AITSL assessment for Early Childhood teacher and I think your PGCE needs to specifically be in Early Years and it must state this on the certificate. It seems your best option will be to study an SEN specific qualification but like others have said double check with an agent. Good luck xx Thanks for the advice! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conandviv Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 yes it looks like the criteria have changed and there is now no need for the additional 45 days supervised teaching practice which is great news! It was over three years ago i applied to AITSL though! Thanks for clarifying! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chouse Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I know this is a fairly old post but I wondered if anyone can help me. I need to apply to AITSL for assessment but I don't know whether to opt for SEN teacher or Secondary Teacher. I have BA hon education studies. PGCE secondary ICT and PGCE SENCo. My supervised teaching was working with 11-16 and I was worried that if I went for secondary this supervised practice wouldn't suffice as it doesn't cover up to 18 years. As my SENCo PGCE is for coordination I wasn't sure whether that would count for SEN teacher. I have experience teaching ICT, computer science, integrated learning (EAL and SEN) and all 4 categories of SEN. Any advise is greatly accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac7778 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Hi Choose. This is a long shot as I know this is an old post. I am looking into moving to Australia and I'm in the same boat as you were. I've worked in SEN for the past 10 years, primarily autism. I'm looking into thr SENCo award to strengthen my application. I was wondering how your application went and if you made it to Australia. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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