Teaching Assistant

Looking for a role where every day is different and genuinely rewarding?

We’re currently recruiting motivated and adaptable individuals to join us as Unqualified Teaching Assistants, supporting a range of schools across the Thetford and Bury St. Edmunds area. This is a hands-on opportunity where you’ll play a key role in helping pupils stay engaged, build confidence, and make progress in their learning.

If you’re reliable, proactive, and keen to make a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Role
You’ll work closely with teachers and school staff to support pupils with a variety of academic, social, and behavioural needs. No two days will be the same, but your support will make a meaningful difference every day.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils during lessons to help them stay focused and engaged
Assisting with literacy and numeracy tasks
Encouraging positive behaviour through clear guidance and consistency
Helping to create a structured, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
Working collaboratively with teachers and staff to support pupil progress
This is a practical, people-focused role where you’ll directly contribute to pupils’ development and success.

What We’re Looking For
You don’t need formal qualifications — we value attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn above all else.

We’re looking for individuals who are:

Calm, dependable, and resilient
Positive role models with a confident and approachable manner
Flexible and open to working across different school settings
Strong communicators who work well within a team
Experience in education, childcare, coaching, youth work, or care is beneficial, but not essential.

What You’ll Receive

Access to ongoing training and development (CPD)
Guaranteed Work Scheme (for eligible applicants), offering financial consistency
Competitive weekly pay
Additional pay for longer travel or extended hours
Easy-to-use online systems
Continued support from a dedicated consultant
Essential Requirement
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required, as you may need to travel between schools at short notice.

Ready to gain valuable classroom experience and make a lasting impact? Apply today and start your journey 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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