Registration in the category of Additional Support Needs

It is law in Scotland to only employ GTC Scotland registered teachers as teachers in Scotland’s schools. This employment should align with the teacher's GTC Scotland registration category. The integrity of the Register and applying it in this way is essential as it assures the public and users of the education system that only those with the necessary qualifications are allowed to teach.

The professional standards teachers uphold ensure that every registered teacher maintains their knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to teaching learners with additional support needs. Where teachers hold specific registration in additional support needs, this reflects an area of individual specialism.  

Once an employer has confirmed that a teacher’s registration category aligns to a role, it is for the employer to assess if the teacher has the appropriate professional skills and knowledge to take forward teaching allocated.