Unqualified Teaching Assistant
Make Your Mark in the Classroom | Greater Norwich & Surrounding Areas
Are you someone who steps up when it matters most?
Do you stay calm under pressure and bring steady energy into demanding situations?
We’re recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support high-need schools across Greater Norwich. These schools support pupils with additional learning, social, and behavioural needs — and they depend on strong, reliable adults who can provide structure, stability, and positive influence every day.
This isn’t a passive classroom role. It’s active, hands-on, and fast-moving. You’ll need confidence, resilience, and the ability to think on your feet — but in return, you’ll gain experience that is genuinely impactful and highly rewarding.
Whether you’ve worked in education, youth work, residential care, sports coaching, behaviour support, or childcare, your transferable skills could make you exactly who these schools need.
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What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting pupils with complex academic and emotional needs
* Reinforcing structured behaviour and learning plans
* Assisting with classroom tasks, literacy, and numeracy
* Managing challenging behaviour with calm authority and consistency
* Helping create a safe, purposeful, and well-managed learning space
* Acting as a strong, dependable role model
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Who This Role Suits
* Individuals who thrive in high-energy environments
* Confident communicators with natural classroom presence
* Resilient, patient, and solution-focused professionals
* Flexible team players who can adapt quickly
* Reliable individuals who understand the importance of consistency
Driving Is Essential
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required. School placements may change, and flexibility to travel at short notice is a key part of the role.
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What You’ll Gain
* Access to accredited training through Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy
* Competitive weekly pay based on experience and performance
* Simple digital systems for timesheets and communication
* Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant who understands the sector
If you’re ready for a role where your presence can shape outcomes, build resilience in young people, and give you valuable professional experience — apply today and take the next step in Greater Norwich.
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.
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