Trainee Primary Teacher (HLTA)

Are you passionate about working with children and ready to begin your journey into primary teaching?

Grad2Teach is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Teacher – Primary based in Luton, Bedfordshire. This is a Phase One salaried training position, where you will work as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) while developing your teaching skills and working towards a recognised teaching qualification.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting teaching and learning across the primary age range. You’ll work closely with class teachers to deliver lessons, lead small group interventions, and gradually take on more responsibility as your confidence grows.

The school environment is supportive and nurturing, with a strong focus on:

• High-quality teaching and learning
• Positive behaviour and inclusive practice
• Staff development and wellbeing
• Collaborative working and shared best practice
• Structured support for trainee teachers

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to gain meaningful classroom experience from day one, earn a salary, and build a strong foundation before progressing to full teacher training.

About You – Candidate Profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who is passionate about primary education. You may be a recent graduate or someone with experience working with children.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an aspiring primary teacher / graduate trainee
• Have a degree (in any subject) or relevant experience in education
• Be confident working with children across the primary age range
• Have strong communication and organisational skills
• Be proactive, adaptable and eager to learn
• Be committed to supporting children’s academic and personal development
• Be ready to take on HLTA responsibilities as part of their training journey

Training & Progression with Grad2Teach

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

Phase One – HLTA Role & Level 4 Training

• Work as an HLTA, supporting and leading learning in the classroom
• Complete a Level 4 NCFE customised qualification
• Training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers’ Standards
• Develop skills through practical experience, mentoring, observations and professional studies

Phase Two – PGCE/PGTA & QTS (Coventry University)

Subject to successful progression, you will move on to:

• Increased teaching responsibility (up to 18 hours per week)
• Completion of a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)
• Ongoing mentoring and assessment to meet all Teachers’ Standards

This structured pathway provides a clear route into teaching, equipping you with the skills, confidence and qualifications to become a fully qualified Primary Teacher.

Location & Application

This salaried trainee role is based in:

Luton, Bedfordshire

The school is well-connected, with good local transport links and access to surrounding areas.

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career in primary education — while earning and training — we would love to hear from you.