Teaching assistant

Job Description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant – Great Yarmouth

We’re looking for dependable and adaptable individuals to support schools across Great Yarmouth in the role of Unqualified Teaching Assistant.

This is a rewarding, fast-paced position where you’ll work closely with teaching staff to support students with a range of academic, social, and behavioural needs. You’ll play a key part in creating a positive, supportive learning environment, helping pupils build confidence and stay on track.

Every day brings something new, so we’re seeking people who can stay calm under pressure, adapt quickly, and approach challenges with a proactive mindset.

The Role

As an Unqualified Teaching Assistant, you’ll work both in and out of the classroom, ensuring pupils remain engaged and supported throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students with a variety of learning and behavioural needs
• Assisting with core subjects such as literacy and numeracy
• Promoting positive behaviour through consistency and clear expectations
• Helping maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive environment
• Collaborating with teachers and staff to support pupil progress

What We’re Looking For

While experience in education, care, sports coaching, or youth work is beneficial, it’s not essential. What matters most is your attitude, resilience, and ability to build strong relationships.

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Calm, confident, and reliable
• Resilient and able to handle challenging situations
• Strong communicators with a proactive approach
• Flexible and willing to work across different school settings
• Passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential

What You’ll Get in Return

• Ongoing CPD training and professional development opportunities
• Access to a Guaranteed Work Scheme (for eligible applicants), providing pay even if work isn’t available on certain days
• Competitive weekly pay, with enhanced rates for travel or longer hours
• Easy-to-use online systems for bookings and timesheets
• Continued support from a dedicated consultant

Essential Requirement

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

Apply Now

If you’re looking to gain valuable classroom experience while making a real difference in local schools, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our team supporting schools across Great Yarmouth.

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.