Trainee Primary Teacher

Are you passionate about working with children and looking to develop a rewarding career in Primary teaching?

Grad2Teach is offering an exciting Primary Graduate Trainee Teacher opportunity at a partner primary school in Birmingham. This salaried Phase One position will begin with you working as a Teaching Assistant (TA), supporting pupils and teachers while developing the practical skills and classroom experience needed to become a qualified teacher.

The role also offers the potential to gain additional experience through class cover opportunities, allowing you to develop your confidence in leading learning activities and managing a classroom.

Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you will gain a valuable insight into primary education while gradually taking on greater responsibility as your skills and confidence develop.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teaching and learning across the primary age range

• Working alongside class teachers to deliver engaging lessons and activities

• Providing individual and small-group support to pupils

• Helping children develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours

• Supporting pupils who may need additional help with their learning

• Assisting with classroom preparation and learning resources

• Supporting effective classroom routines and behaviour management

• Taking on class cover opportunities where appropriate, under the school's direction

• Leading learning activities and supporting pupils during teacher absence when required

• Observing experienced teachers and developing your understanding of effective teaching practice

• Contributing to the wider life of the school

• Gradually taking on increased classroom responsibility as your confidence and ability develop

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to gain a strong foundation in primary education, with the added benefit of potential class cover experience to help prepare for a future teaching role.

About You – Candidate Profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated individual who has a genuine passion for Primary education and wants to progress into teaching.

You should have:

• A genuine interest in working with children and supporting their development

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• A patient, approachable and encouraging manner

• The confidence to support learning and contribute to classroom activities

• Good organisation and time-management skills

• The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider school team

• A willingness to learn, reflect and respond positively to feedback

• A professional attitude and commitment to high standards

• The confidence and potential to develop towards leading lessons and covering classes

Previous experience working with children, young people or within a school environment would be advantageous.

Experience of supporting learning, working as a Teaching Assistant or covering classes would be particularly beneficial, although we are keen to hear from candidates with the right attitude and potential to develop.

Training & Progression with Grad2Teach

Phase One – Teaching Assistant & Level 4 Training

During Phase One, you will work in school as a Teaching Assistant, gaining practical classroom experience while completing a Level 4 NCFE customised qualification.

Your training will include:

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

• Guided classroom practice and observations of experienced teachers

• Regular mentoring and professional learning

• Developing effective behaviour and classroom management strategies

• Understanding how children learn and develop

• Supporting teaching, learning and pupil progress

• Opportunities to gain additional experience through class cover, where appropriate

• Developing confidence in leading learning activities and managing a classroom

• Gradually increasing your responsibility as your skills and experience develop

Successful completion of Phase One provides a clear progression route into Phase Two, where you can work towards your PGCE with QTS.

Phase Two – PGCE & QTS

Subject to successful progression, Phase Two provides the opportunity to:

• Take on teaching responsibility of up to 18 hours per week

• Complete a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)

• Continue receiving school-based mentoring and professional support

• Develop your teaching practice through structured training and assessment

• Work towards meeting all Teachers' Standards

• Progress towards becoming a fully qualified Primary Teacher

Location & Application

📍 Location: Birmingham
🎓 Role: Graduate Trainee Teacher – Primary
📚 Phase: Phase One
🏫 Starting Position: Teaching Assistant (TA)
👩‍🏫 Additional Opportunity: Potential class cover experience