Teaching Assistant

Early Career Teaching Assistants Wanted – Norwich & Surrounding Areas

Start building your education career with flexibility, support, and valuable classroom experience.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Early Career Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools and SEN provisions in Norwich and the surrounding areas. Whether you're recently qualified, looking to gain further school-based experience, or considering a long-term career in education, we can help you develop your skills while working in a variety of rewarding school settings.

We offer flexible opportunities across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, allowing you to gain experience supporting pupils with a range of learning needs while building confidence in the classroom.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities across mainstream primary schools and SEN settings
• Gain valuable classroom experience to support your career progression
• Long-term and short-term placements available
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Dedicated support from your own experienced education consultant

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• Update your availability instantly
• Receive live notifications for suitable roles
• View your work diary at a glance
• Access directions to your placement school
• Communicate directly with your consultant
• Track timesheets and payments
• View and download payslips anytime
• Set your preferred travel distance and work preferences

Enjoy the flexibility of supply work with the confidence of ongoing support.

The Role

As an Early Career Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning
• Help create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment
• Support pupils with additional learning, behavioural, or SEN needs
• Encourage pupil participation, confidence, and independence
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents where appropriate
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times

Who We're Looking For

This role is ideal for:

• Recent graduates considering a career in education
• Individuals with a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Those looking to gain practical classroom experience before teacher training
• Early Career Teaching Assistants seeking experience across a range of schools
• Individuals with a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have experience working with children or young people, either professionally, through placements, volunteering, or transferable roles
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive, and flexible approach
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be committed to supporting the educational and personal development of pupils
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to transport, as travel between schools across Norwich and the surrounding areas will 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 are committed to supporting education professionals at every stage of their careers, helping them gain valuable experience, develop their skills, and find opportunities that suit their goals.

Important Information

• Appropriate qualifications and training may be required for some positions
• Pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay
• Temporary 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

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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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