Trainee Learning Support Assistant (Primary)

Town/City: London

Salary/Rate:£18,000 - £24,000

County:Greater London

Course:Phase 1

School Type:Primary

Subject:Early Years

Job ref:LC-TLSA-GA

Post Date:23. 07. 2025

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Partnerships Co-ordinator

Lavinia Castellan

Partnerships Coordinator

0204 5822475

LaviniaC@grad2teach.ac.uk

About the Role

Build a Meaningful Career Supporting Children to Thrive in a Primary Classroom

Are you passionate about working with children and ready to take the next step toward becoming a qualified teacher? This is an exciting opportunity to train as a Primary Teacher while working in a dynamic and inclusive school environment. You'll support pupils both in and out of the classroom, helping them overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

This is a salaried, school-based teacher training position, where you will play a vital role in promoting pupil progress, independence, and social inclusion.

About the Grad2Teach Training Programme

Through the Grad2Teach salaried teacher training route, you will:

Work full-time in a supportive school environment while completing your training
Achieve QTS with a PGCE, awarded by Coventry University
Pay no tuition fees
Receive structured training aligned with the Core Content Framework
Be guided by experienced mentors throughout your journey

What the Role Involves

As part of your role, you will:

Work closely with class teachers to support pupils’ learning and behaviour
Assist with small group and 1:1 interventions tailored to individual needs
Promote pupil confidence, independence and participation in learning
Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and EAL needs as appropriate
Help monitor and track pupil progress
Contribute to the planning and delivery of lessons and enrichment activities
Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and work collaboratively with staff and parents

You will also support one after-school club per week, with one extended working day until 4.15pm.

Who We’re Looking For

This opportunity is ideal for someone who:

Holds a degree in any subject
Has experience working with children or young people in an educational or care setting
Has GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above
Communicates clearly and professionally
Is proactive, positive, and committed to inclusive practice
Has an interest in SEND and supporting children’s personal development
Is ready to develop the skills and confidence to become a qualified teacher

Ready to Train While You Work?

This is more than a support role – it’s the first step on your journey to becoming a qualified, confident and compassionate classroom teacher.

To apply or find out more, contact Lavinia Castellan at laviniac@grad2teach.ac.uk.

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