Trainee Primary Teacher (HLTA)

Are you a passionate graduate ready to inspire young learners while you train to teach?

Grad2Teach is offering an exciting Graduate Trainee Primary Teacher – HLTA (Phase 1) opportunity at a welcoming and supportive primary school in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire.

This salaried role allows you to begin your journey as a Phase One trainee, gaining valuable whole-school experience as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) while studying for your Level 4 qualification, with a clear progression route to Phase Two, PGCE and QTS.

As part of your HLTA role, you will:

• Support teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 or KS2

• Deliver small group interventions and targeted support

• Lead lessons under guidance as your confidence grows

• Contribute to planning, preparation and assessment

• Play an active role in the wider school community

• Develop strong classroom management skills through supported practice

This role is ideal for a graduate who wants to earn while they train, build practical classroom experience from day one, and develop into a confident, qualified primary teacher within a nurturing school environment.

About You – Candidate Profile

You may be a recent graduate, experienced Teaching Assistant, youth worker, tutor or aspiring educator with a passion for primary education.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a motivated aspiring primary teacher / graduate trainee

• Holds a degree (any subject considered, though education-related is advantageous)

• Has experience working with children (school, tutoring, coaching or similar)

• Is enthusiastic, reflective and eager to grow into an excellent teacher

• Demonstrates commitment to high standards and teamwork

• Can build positive, professional relationships with young children

• Is ready to embrace feedback, mentoring and structured development

Training & Progression with Grad2Teach

This role follows Grad2Teach’s fully salaried, two-phase teacher training model:

Phase One – Level 4 & Foundational Training

• Complete your Level 4 NCFE customised qualification while working in school

• Training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers' Standards

• Learn through guided practice, lesson observations, professional studies sessions and in-school experience

• Gradually increase teaching responsibility as your skills develop

Phase Two – PGCE & QTS (Coventry University)

Subject to successful progression, Phase Two includes:

• Independent teaching responsibility (up to 18 hours per week)

• Completion of a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)

• Ongoing mentoring, assessment and development towards meeting all Teachers’ Standards

This structured progression ensures you gain the skills, confidence and recognised qualifications needed to begin your career as a fully qualified primary teacher.

Location & Application

This salaried trainee role is based in:

Bishops Stortford
Hertfordshire

The school is easily accessible via strong transport links, including the M11 and direct rail connections into London and Cambridge.

If you're ready to begin a rewarding journey into teaching — while earning a salary and receiving outstanding training — we would love to hear from you.