How to start a teaching career

A career in teaching is a fulfilling and exciting path to embark on. The education sector has a number of entry points that individuals can use to get into their dream job. In this article we will discuss how to get a job in teaching.

Skills needed for teaching careers

There are a number of skills individuals need to develop in order to have a successful career in teaching. These include:

• Communication: Clearly explaining complex concepts, active listening, and engaging with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Patience and empathy: Maintaining calmness under pressure and understanding the diverse emotional/learning needs of students
• Classroom management: Establishing a positive, safe, and disciplined environment conducive to learning.
• Adaptability and flexibility: Modifying teaching methods in real-time to meet changing needs and technologies.
• Organization and planning: Managing lesson planning, marking, and administrative tasks efficiently.

Teaching Apprenticeships

While working as a teacher requires a number of qualifications including a degree and PGCE, there are other ways to enter the education sector. By starting off as a Teaching Assistant apprentice you can start gaining experience and developing your skills while gaining a Teaching Assistant qualification. This will help create a base of knowledge and experience for you while you get to enjoy the benefits of earning while learning.

LMP Education’s Level 3 Teaching Assistant programmes

LMP Education is an award-winning apprenticeship training provider offering a range of apprenticeships in the education sector. One of our most popular programmes is our Level 3 Teaching Assistant programme. This programme comes in three distinct pathways: standard, Sports, and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

These programmes develop skills to support in the classroom and engage pupils. Designed to enhance educational support, promote student engagement and improve classroom efficiency, this programme includes crucial topics such as child development, classroom support strategies and safeguarding practices.

Learn more about our teaching apprenticeships.

Case study: Amirah Mahmood

Amirah Mahmood is a Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant apprentice at Oasis Academy Temple who used the apprenticeship path to start her dream career in education. Read Amirah’s story.