Pupil teacher is a term that refers to a student or a trainee who is learning to become a teacher, while also helping in the classroom as a teaching assistant. Synonyms for pupil teacher include student teacher, apprentice teacher, teaching intern, and teacher trainee. These terms denote individuals who are still in the learning phase and are gaining practical experience within a classroom setting. Pupil teachers work alongside experienced educators, observing and assisting with lessons while also taking on some teaching responsibilities themselves. These synonyms are interchangeable and are commonly used in the education field to describe those who are on a path toward becoming full-fledged teachers.