SEMH Teaching Assistants – Thetford & Surrounding Areas
Flexible work that fits around your life.
Teaching Personnel is looking for SEMH Teaching Assistants to support primary and secondary schools in Thetford and nearby areas, working across Reception to Year 11.
Whether you’re looking for regular placements or flexible day-to-day work, we’ll match you with schools that suit your experience, strengths, and availability.
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive weekly pay
- Opportunities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
- Flexible work to suit your schedule
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Access to training and development
We keep things simple, consistent, and built around you.
Flexible Working with the MYTP App
Take control of your schedule with the MYTP app:
- Update your availability anytime
- Receive alerts for suitable roles
- Manage your work diary
- Access school directions
- Message your consultant directly
- Track timesheets and payments
- View and download payslips
- Set travel preferences
Work when and where it suits you.
Your Role
- Support students with SEMH needs in the classroom
- Help create a safe, structured, and positive environment
- Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils
- Assist the teacher with lessons and activities
- Encourage positive behaviour and engagement
About the Schools
Schools in this area focus on meeting the individual needs of every child, helping them build confidence, develop key skills, and reach their full potential.
You’ll be part of a supportive team that values inclusion, consistency, and student wellbeing.
Important Information
- Experience working with children or young people preferred
- Pay includes 12.07% statutory holiday pay
- Temporary and permanent roles available
- Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks required (full support provided)
- Free Child Protection and Prevent Duty training available
- Full UK Driving Licence required
Looking for flexible support work in education? Apply today.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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