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Teaching Assistant - Diss

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Norfolk
Date posted : 03/12/25
  1. Full Time
£89.60 - 100.00 per day

Job description

Location: Diss and Surrounding Areas (including Harleston, Attleborough, Long Stratton, and Eye)

Salary: £9.60- £100 per day

Contract: Permanent & Temporary Options | Flexible Hours (1–5 days per week)

Are you a confident, energetic Primary School Teaching Assistant ready for your next challenge?
Teaching Personnel is on the lookout for passionate and proactive TAs to support thriving primary schools in Diss and the surrounding areas.

Whether you’re looking for flexible work that fits around your life, or a long-term role where you can really make your mark, this is a fantastic opportunity to inspire young learners and grow your career in education.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Working alongside the class teacher to create a fun, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

  • Providing one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils be the very best they can be.

  • Supporting with behaviour management, classroom routines, and lesson preparation.

  • Encouraging pupils’ academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and social development.

  • Getting involved in school life – trips, events, and activities that bring learning to life.

  • Adapting to different classes, year groups, and abilities across a range of schools.

What We’re Looking For

  • A friendly, calm, and proactive approach to working with children.

  • Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

  • Flexibility and willingness to work across different age groups and subjects.

  • A genuine passion for education and helping children succeed.

  • A team player who can also use their initiative and work independently.

  • A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What You’ll Get in Return

  • Competitive daily rates of pay between £89.85 and £100.

  • Flexible working patterns to fit around your lifestyle.

  • Full training and ongoing professional development to help you grow.

  • Support from experienced, friendly education consultants.

  • Access to a variety of roles across local primary schools in and around Diss.

  • A brilliant stepping stone into a long-term career in teaching or education.

If you’re passionate about education, buzzing with energy, and ready to thrive in a supportive and driven environment, I’d love to hear from you and help you find your next role.

To apply or find out more, please contact Jake Askew at Teaching Personnel via email at jake.askew@teachingpersonnel.com.

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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