Teaching Assistant
9 days ago
Lakenham
Early Career Teaching Assistants Wanted – Norwich & Surrounding Areas\n\nStart building your education career with flexibility, support, and valuable classroom experience.\n\nTeaching 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWhy Work with Teaching Personnel?\n\nCompetitive daily rates of pay\nFlexible work to suit your availability\nOpportunities across mainstream primary schools and SEN settings\nGain valuable classroom experience to support your career progression\nLong-term and short-term placements available\nOngoing professional development opportunities\nDedicated support from your own experienced education consultant\n\nTake Control with the MYTP Work App \n\nManaging your work has never been easier. With the MYTP Work App, you can:\n\nUpdate your availability instantly\nReceive live notifications for suitable roles\nView your work diary at a glance\nAccess directions to your placement school\nCommunicate directly with your consultant\nTrack timesheets and payments\nView and download payslips anytime\nSet your preferred travel distance and work preferences\nEnjoy the flexibility of supply work with the confidence of ongoing support.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs an Early Career Teaching Assistant, you will:\n\nSupport teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons\nWork with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning\nHelp create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment\nSupport pupils with additional learning, behavioural, or SEN needs\nEncourage pupil participation, confidence, and independence\nBuild positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents where appropriate\nFollow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times\n\nWho We're Looking For\n\nThis role is ideal for:\n\nRecent graduates considering a career in education\nIndividuals with a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification\nThose looking to gain practical classroom experience before teacher training\nEarly Career Teaching Assistants seeking experience across a range of schools\nIndividuals with a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development\n\nRequirements\n\nTo be considered for this role, you must:\n\nHave experience working with children or young people, either professionally, through placements, volunteering, or transferable roles\nDemonstrate a positive, proactive, and flexible approach\nHave strong communication and interpersonal skills\nBe committed to supporting the educational and personal development of pupils\nHold a full UK driving licence and have access to transport, as travel between schools across Norwich and the surrounding areas will be required\nBe committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children\n\nAbout Teaching Personnel\n\nTeaching 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.\n\nImportant Information\n\nAppropriate qualifications and training may be required for some positions\nPay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay\nTemporary and permanent opportunities are available\nAll applicants must complete safeguarding and compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS check (full support provided)\nFREE Child Protection and Prevent Duty training is available to all registered candidates\nFor further information, please refer to the FAQs and Privacy Policy on the Teaching Personnel website.\n\nAll applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.\n\nAll 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.\n\nTeaching 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nFor details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website