Teaching Assistant

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most — Every Day

Some of the most meaningful moments in a young person's life happen in the classroom. A few words of encouragement, a consistent presence, or someone who believes in them can have a lasting impact.

We're looking for enthusiastic, adaptable individuals to join schools across Greater Norwich as Unqualified Teaching Assistants. This is a rewarding and varied role where you'll help pupils build confidence, develop essential skills, and fully engage with their learning.

If you're patient, dependable, and passionate about supporting others, this could be the perfect opportunity to start or develop your career in education.

The Role

As an Unqualified Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers and school staff to provide support for pupils with a range of academic, social, and behavioural needs. Your contribution will help create an inclusive environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils with classroom activities and learning tasks
Assisting with literacy and numeracy development
Encouraging positive behaviour through consistency and clear expectations
Helping to maintain a safe, structured, and welcoming learning environment
Working collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff to support pupil progress
Every day brings new challenges and opportunities, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys making a genuine difference.

Who We're Looking For

Formal qualifications aren't essential — we're more interested in your attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn.

We're looking for individuals who are:

Calm, confident, and dependable
Positive role models for young people
Adaptable and comfortable working across different school settings
Strong communicators who enjoy working as part of a team
Previous experience in education, care, sports coaching, youth work, or similar roles is beneficial, but by no means essential. If you have a genuine desire to support young people, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Receive

Access to CPD training and ongoing professional development
A Guaranteed Work Scheme for eligible applicants, providing pay even when work isn't available on a particular day
Competitive weekly pay, with enhanced rates for longer travel or extended hours
Easy-to-use online systems for managing bookings and timesheets
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your journey

Essential Requirement

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

Ready to Get Started?

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference while gaining valuable classroom experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step towards a rewarding career supporting young people.

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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