Trainee Primary Teacher - HLTA role

Are you currently working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and ready to take the next step in your education career? Do you have the passion, experience, and motivation to lead your own class? Grad2Teach is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring teachers like you to train as a Trainee Primary Teacher, following a structured route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) – all while continuing to earn a salary.

Why This is the Perfect Next Step

As an HLTA, you already have valuable experience working with children, supporting teaching and learning, and managing small groups or whole-class activities. This programme is designed to build on your existing skills, giving you the training and qualifications needed to take on full teaching responsibilities in a primary classroom.

About Grad2Teach

Grad2Teach offers a salaried, school-based teacher training programme. You will remain in the classroom environment you’re familiar with, but with increased responsibility and structured professional development to support your transition from HLTA to qualified teacher. Our programme provides a clear and supportive pathway to QTS and PGCE.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Teaching and supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2.

• Planning and delivering engaging and creative lessons.

• Managing a full classroom and supporting pupils’ progress and development.

• Developing your teaching skills with tailored mentoring from experienced teachers.

• Contributing to your school community and its wider goals.

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role and the Grad2Teach programme, you must have:

• A UK undergraduate degree (in any subject).

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in both English, Science and Mathematics.

• Experience working in a school as an HLTA or similar role.

• A desire to lead your own classroom and continue making a difference in children’s lives.

• Commitment to training and becoming a qualified primary teacher.

What You’ll Gain:

• A salaried role while you train.

• A structured route to QTS and PGCE, building on your classroom experience.

• Support from experienced mentors and teacher educators.

• Recognition for your current expertise with a clear path for career progression.

• The opportunity to become a fully qualified teacher within a school you already know and love.

Apply Now

If you're ready to progress from aHLTA role and lead your own class as a qualified primary teacher, this is the opportunity for you.