Teaching Assistant

Job description

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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Thetford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £92.00 and £110.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English