text: You'll need to have Qualified Teacher Status to teach full time in any UK school, which usually means doing a university degree in any subject you want (including education) and then doing a PGCE. Some universities will offer PGCE courses with a specialism in special needs teaching.\n\nHowever, if you're already working in a special needs environment, you may be able just to do the QTS part as day release or an evening class in addition to 'on the job' training.\n\nHave a look at the websites below for more info, and speak to teachers at a local special needs school to find out how they got their training too.