Teaching Assistant

Help Shape Young Futures — One Day at a Time

The right support at the right moment can change a young person’s entire school experience. A little encouragement, patience, and consistency can help pupils grow in confidence and reach their potential.

We’re currently looking for enthusiastic and adaptable individuals to join schools across the Thetford area as Unqualified Teaching Assistants. This is a rewarding opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while making a genuine difference in pupils’ everyday learning and development.

If you’re dependable, compassionate, and eager to support young people, this could be the perfect role for you.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work alongside teachers and school staff to support pupils with a variety of academic, social, and behavioural needs.

You’ll help create a positive and engaging learning environment where pupils feel encouraged, supported, and ready to succeed.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

Supporting pupils during lessons to improve focus and participation
Assisting with literacy and numeracy activities
Promoting positive behaviour through encouragement and consistency
Helping maintain a structured, safe, and inclusive classroom environment
Working closely with teachers and staff to support pupil progress and wellbeing
This is a practical, people-focused role where no two days are the same — but the impact you make will always matter.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need formal qualifications to apply. We value attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn above all else.

We’re looking for people who are:

Calm, patient, and resilient
Positive role models with a confident and approachable manner
Flexible and comfortable working in different school settings
Strong communicators who work well as part of a team
Previous experience in education, childcare, care work, coaching, or youth support is helpful, but not essential.

What You’ll Receive

When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

Access to ongoing CPD training and professional development
A Guaranteed Work Scheme for eligible applicants, offering additional financial security
Competitive weekly pay
Extra pay for longer commutes or extended working hours
Simple and user-friendly online systems
Continued support from a dedicated consultant

Essential Requirement

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as travel between schools may be required at short notice.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can support young people while building valuable experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making a real difference in the classroom.

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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