Unqualified Teaching Assistant – Make a Difference in Thetford and the Surrounding Areas
Do you have experience working with children? Do you believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed with the right support? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for compassionate and adaptable individuals to join our team in Thetford and nearby communities, supporting students with a variety of learning and behavioural needs. Whether you’ve worked in education, care, or youth services, your experience could help transform lives.
Important: A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport is essential to ensure you can get to work reliably.
Your Role Will Include:
Supporting students with diverse educational, emotional, and behavioural needs.
Delivering personalised strategies to build student confidence, independence, and essential skills.
Assisting with literacy, numeracy, and life skills development.
Encouraging positive communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
Helping to create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:
Flexible and confident in a variety of educational settings.
Calm, patient, and empathetic in their approach.
Skilled in promoting positive behaviour and engagement.
Committed to ongoing professional development.
Able to build strong, supportive relationships with young people.
What We Offer:
Full access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy for accredited training.
Weekly pay, with rates based on your experience and availability.
Simple and efficient online systems for communication and admin.
Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated consultant.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students across Thetford and surrounding areas, apply now and take the first step in a truly rewarding career.
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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