About the RoleAre 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.The setting offers:A nurturing, child-centred Early Years environmentStrong pastoral support and inclusive valuesA commitment to staff wellbeing and professional developmentHigh-quality mentoring and training for trainee teachersA thorough induction and ongoing support programmeAs 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 ProfileThis 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 subjectHas a genuine passion for working with young childrenIs reflective, proactive and eager to develop as a teacherDemonstrates strong communication and teamwork skillsCan build positive, nurturing relationships with pupilsIs committed to high standards, safeguarding and whole-school valuesTraining & Progression with Grad2TeachThis role follows Grad2Teach's fully salaried, two-phase teacher training pathway:Phase One - Level 4 & Foundational TrainingComplete a customised Level 4 NCFE qualification while working in schoolTraining aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers' StandardsLearn through guided practice, observations, professional studies and in-school experienceDevelop confidence supporting learning before taking on teaching responsibilityPhase 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 developmentThis structured pathway ensures you gain the skills, confidence and qualifications needed to begin your career as a fully qualified Primary Teacher.Location & ApplicationThis 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.