Trainee Primary Teacher

Grad2Teach Ltd; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational training organization is seeking a Trainee Primary Teacher in Rickmansworth, fully salaried to gain experience while pursuing Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Ideal for graduates or aspiring educators passionate about Early Years education. Successful candidates will support learning and development in a nurturing environment, progressing through a structured two-phase training pathway to achieve their PGCE with QTS. This role emphasizes practical experience and professional development with strong mentorship.

Benefits

Fully salaried training

Strong pastoral support

High-quality mentoring

Ongoing support programme

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with young children.
• Commitment to high standards and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Help children develop confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
• Participate in classroom activities and play-based learning.

Skills

Enthusiastic aspiring Primary Teacher

Strong communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Reflective and proactive

Education

Degree in Education, Childhood Studies or related subject

Job description

Are you a graduate or aspiring educator passionate about Early Years education and child development?

Grad2Teach is offering an exciting Trainee Primary Teacher – Early Years HLTA opportunity at a welcoming and supportive primary setting in Rickmansworth (WD3). This is a fully salaried training role, allowing you to earn while you learn, gaining invaluable classroom experience as you work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

As a Phase One trainee, you will work closely with experienced teachers in Early Years and Key Stage 1, supporting learning, development and wellbeing while completing your Level 4 qualification. This role provides a clear and structured pathway into Phase Two, where you could progress to a PGCE with QTS.

What the setting offers

• A nurturing, child‑centred Early Years environment
• Strong pastoral support and inclusive values
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
• High‑quality mentoring and training for trainee teachers
• A thorough induction and ongoing support programme

As a trainee, you will support teaching and learning across the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping children develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning. You will play an active role in classroom activities, phonics, early literacy, numeracy and play‑based learning.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact from day one, while training in a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.

About You – Candidate Profile

This role would suit a recent graduate, HLTA, teaching assistant or aspiring teacher with a strong interest in Early Years education. We are looking for someone who:

• Is an enthusiastic aspiring Primary Teacher (Early Years focus)
• Holds a degree (or is working towards one) in Education, Childhood Studies or a related subject
• Has a genuine passion for working with young children
• Is reflective, proactive and eager to develop as a teacher
• Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills
• Can build positive, nurturing relationships with pupils
• Is committed to high standards, safeguarding and whole‑school values

Training & Progression with Grad2Teach

This role follows Grad2Teach’s fully salaried, two‑phase teacher training pathway:

Phase One – Level 4 & Foundational Training

• Complete a customised Level 4 NCFE qualification while working in school
• Training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers’ Standards
• Learn through guided practice, observations, professional studies and in‑school experience
• Develop confidence supporting learning before taking on teaching responsibility

Phase Two – PGCE & QTS (Coventry University)

• Subject to successful progression:
• Increased teaching responsibility (up to 18 hours per week)
• Completion of a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE partnership)
• Continued mentoring, assessment and professional development

This structured pathway ensures you gain the skills, confidence and qualifications needed to begin your career as a fully qualified Primary Teacher.

Location & Application

This salaried trainee role is based in: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire (WD3)

The location benefits from excellent transport links and accessibility.

If you’re ready to begin a rewarding career in teaching — while earning a salary and receiving outstanding training — we would love to hear from you.

Train as a Primary Teacher on a fully salaried Grad2Teach programme in Rickmansworth (WD3), gaining hands‑on Early Years experience while progressing to PGCE with QTS.