Teaching Assistant & Classroom Support

Opus Teach Teaching Assistant

Opus Teach, an education recruitment agency wholly owned by Suffolk County Council, is seeking Teaching Assistants (TAs) to work with partnered schools on a temporary, part‑time, full‑time and ad‑hoc basis across Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex.

• Support students in allocated classes, ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
• Help support and be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in pupils/students' work and conduct in lessons.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with learners and other school staff.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of Children and Young People within the school.

Specific qualifications are not required; however, experience working with children in an educational setting is advantageous.

Previous roles that demonstrate relevant experience include:

• Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Nursery Practitioner/Playworker
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Cover Supervisor
• Children's Support Worker
• Health Care Assistant
• Nanny
• Paediatric Assistant

• Full employment terms for all teaching assistants.
• Opportunity to gain paid school experience.
• Local team with dedicated Account Managers for support and assistance.
• Valid DBS (which we help with).
• Holiday Pay (taken over a 12‑month period at a time of your choice).
• Pension Scheme.

For more information on how we can support you as a Teaching Assistant and to start your registration process, please visit our website.