Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistants Wanted – Great Yarmouth & Surrounding Areas

Flexible work. Reliable pay. Valuable classroom experience.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work across mainstream primary schools in Great Yarmouth and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for regular work, flexible supply opportunities, or a route into a long-term school position, we can connect you with schools that match your experience, skills, and career goals.

Opportunities are available across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2, supporting pupils in a range of classroom environments and helping schools deliver outstanding learning experiences.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Flexible work to fit around your schedule
• Opportunities across a variety of local primary schools
• Short-term, long-term, and permanent roles available
• Gain valuable classroom experience and develop your skills
• Dedicated support from your own specialist education consultant
• Access to free and discounted professional development courses

Take Control with the MYTP Work App

Managing your work couldn't be easier. Through the MYTP Work App, you can:

• Update your availability instantly
• Receive notifications about suitable local roles
• View and manage your work diary
• Access directions to your placement school
• Communicate directly with your consultant
• Track timesheets and payments
• View and download payslips anytime
• Set your preferred locations and travel distances

Enjoy the flexibility of supply work while maintaining control over your schedule.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Support pupils with varying learning abilities and needs
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents where appropriate

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people
• Hold a Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant childcare qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Are passionate about supporting children's learning and development
• Demonstrate patience, adaptability, and strong communication skills
• Can work effectively as part of a school team
• Are looking to gain experience across a variety of educational settings

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have experience supporting children or young people in an educational, childcare, coaching, care, or similar setting
• Be reliable, professional, and enthusiastic
• Have a genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own transport, as travel to schools across Great Yarmouth and the surrounding areas may be required
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

About Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, working in partnership with schools nationwide. We provide flexible and rewarding opportunities for education professionals while supporting schools with high-quality staff who can make a positive impact in the classroom.

Important Information

• Appropriate qualifications and training may be required for some positions
• Pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay
• Temporary, long-term, and permanent opportunities are available
• All applicants must complete safeguarding and compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS check (full support provided)
• FREE Child Protection and Prevent Duty training is available to all registered candidates

For further information, please refer to the FAQs and Privacy Policy on the Teaching Personnel website.

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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