Teaching Assistant
Job description
Looking for a role where no two days are the same?
We’re on the lookout for motivated, adaptable individuals to join us as Unqualified Teaching Assistants, supporting a variety of schools across the Norwich area. This is a hands-on and rewarding opportunity where you’ll play an important part in helping pupils stay engaged, build confidence, and succeed in their learning.
If you’re reliable, proactive, and eager to make a real difference, this could be a great fit for you.
The Role
You’ll work alongside teachers and school staff to support pupils with a range of academic, social, and behavioural needs. Every day will bring something different, but your contribution will have a lasting impact.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils during lessons to keep them focused and involved
- Assisting with literacy and numeracy activities
- Promoting positive behaviour through consistency and clear guidance
- Helping to create a structured, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
- Working collaboratively with teachers and staff to support student progress
This is a practical, people-focused role where you’ll directly contribute to pupils’ development.
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need formal qualifications — we’re more interested in your attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn.
We’re looking for individuals who are:
- Calm, dependable, and resilient
- Positive role models with a confident approach
- Flexible and open to working across different school settings
- Strong communicators who work well as part of a team
Experience in education, childcare, coaching, youth work, or care is beneficial, but not essential.
What You’ll Receive
- Ongoing training and development opportunities (CPD)
- Guaranteed Work Scheme (for eligible applicants), offering pay even on quieter days
- Competitive weekly pay
- Additional pay for longer travel or extended hours
- Simple, user-friendly online systems
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Essential Requirement
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required, as travel between schools may be needed at short notice.
Ready to build your experience in the classroom and make a genuine impact? Apply today and take the first step into a career in education.
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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