Unqualified Teaching Assistants

Make a Real Difference—Every Single Day

Are you driven to support young people and help them succeed, no matter the challenges? Do you perform at your best in fast-paced, ever-changing environments? If so, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for resilient, adaptable individuals to join our team as Unqualified Teaching Assistants, supporting schools across Greater Norwich.

In this role, you’ll work closely with pupils who have a variety of academic, social, and behavioural needs. You’ll play a vital part in helping them stay engaged, emotionally regulated, and ready to learn. No two days are the same—this is a hands-on, rewarding role where your attitude, consistency, and confidence will make a genuine impact.

While experience in education, care, or youth work is valuable, what truly matters is your resilience, positivity, and willingness to step up when it counts.

Travel Requirement

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as you may be required to travel between schools at short notice.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting pupils with a range of learning and behavioural needs

Using structured strategies to boost engagement and progress

Assisting with literacy and numeracy development

Managing behaviour with calmness, clarity, and consistency

Helping to maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

Confident, proactive, and resilient individuals

Strong classroom presence and behaviour management skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Flexible, team-oriented mindset

What You’ll Get in Return

Access to CPD training and development opportunities

Guaranteed Work Scheme for selected applicants—get paid even if no work is available on the day

Competitive weekly pay, with additional pay for long commutes or extended hours

Simple, easy-to-use online systems

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Ready to step into a role where you can truly make an impact? Apply today and start changing lives in the classroom.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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