Teaching Assistant - Dereham

 Location: Dereham and Surrounding Areas (including Mattishall, Swanton Morley, North Elmham, Shipdham, and Watton)
 Salary: £89.60 – £100 per day
 Contract: Long-Term & Temporary Roles Available

We are delighted to be working in partnership with a local Multi-Academy Trust, providing us with access to a wide range of opportunities across their schools in and around Dereham. This means we can offer both SEN Teaching Assistant roles and Mainstream Teaching Assistant roles, giving you the chance to work in settings that best suit your skills, values, and career aspirations. Whether you’re looking to support pupils with additional needs in a Specialist Resource Base (SRB) or play a key role in a mainstream classroom, there are multiple opportunities to build experience and make a real impact.

Roles Available:

• SEN Teaching Assistants – supporting pupils with additional needs in mainstream and Specialist Resource Bases (SRBs)

• Mainstream Teaching Assistants – providing classroom support across primary and secondary schools

What We’re Looking For:

✅ A proactive, caring attitude
✅ A genuine passion for supporting children in education
✅ Experience is welcome, but not essential – training and guidance provided
✅ Patience, empathy, and good communication skills

What We Offer:

✅ A variety of opportunities across a well-established Trust
✅ Competitive daily pay (£89.60 – £100 per day)
✅ Flexibility – both long-term placements and short-term cover roles available
✅ Ongoing CPD and dedicated support from our education consultants

Whether you’re seeking your next long-term placement or want to explore flexible roles, we’ll help match you to the right school within the Trust.

 To apply or find out more, contact Jake Askew at Teaching Personnel:
 jake.askew@teachingpersonnel.com
01603 972 872 – we’d love to hear from you!

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.
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