Trainee Primary Teacher (TA)
Partnerships Co-ordinator
About the Role
Are you considering a career in teaching and looking for the right school to support your development?
Grad2Teach is recruiting for a Graduate Trainee Teacher – Teaching Assistant position at one of our most supportive partner schools in Watford, Hertfordshire. This salaried Phase One opportunity is ideal for graduates and aspiring teachers who want to gain valuable school-based experience while beginning a structured route towards becoming a qualified teacher.
The school has an excellent reputation for developing trainee teachers and provides a nurturing environment where new entrants to the profession can build confidence, develop classroom skills and gain a thorough understanding of effective teaching and learning.
As a Teaching Assistant and Phase One trainee, you will work closely with experienced teachers and mentors, supporting pupils in lessons while gradually developing the skills required for a successful teaching career.
The school is committed to providing exceptional support, mentoring and professional development, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates who are looking to establish strong foundations before progressing into greater teaching responsibility.
As a Grad2Teach trainee, you will:
- Support teaching and learning across the school
- Work with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes
- Assist with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and learning activities
- Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential
- Develop behaviour management and classroom support skills
- Observe outstanding teaching practice and learn from experienced colleagues
- Participate in professional development activities and training sessions
- Gradually build the skills and confidence required for progression into teacher training
This role is ideal for someone seeking a supportive introduction to teaching while earning a salary and working towards a recognised qualification.
About You – Candidate Profile
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals who are passionate about education and eager to develop professionally.
You will:
- Be an aspiring teacher looking to begin a structured teacher training pathway
- Hold a degree or be on track to complete one
- Have a genuine interest in supporting young people's learning and development
- Be enthusiastic, resilient and eager to learn
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Be organised, reliable and professional
- Be committed to high standards and continuous improvement
Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
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, mentoring and professional studies
- Develop your understanding of teaching, learning and behaviour management
- Gain increasing responsibility as your skills and confidence grow
Phase Two – PGCE & QTS (Coventry University)
Subject to successful progression, Phase Two includes:
- Teaching responsibility of up to 18 hours per week
- Completion of a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)
- Ongoing mentoring, assessment and instructional coaching
- Development towards meeting all Teachers' Standards
This structured pathway provides a clear route from Teaching Assistant to fully qualified teacher.
Location & Application
This salaried trainee role is based at a partner school in:
Watford, Hertfordshire
The school benefits from excellent transport links and is easily accessible from surrounding areas including St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Bushey, Harrow and North London.
If you are looking for a highly supportive school where you can begin your teaching journey, gain valuable classroom experience and work towards becoming a qualified teacher, we would love to hear from you.