Job Description
Unqualified Teaching Assistant – Great Yarmouth
We're currently recruiting adaptable and reliable individuals to support schools across the Great Yarmouth area as Unqualified Teaching Assistants.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll work alongside teaching staff to support pupils with a range of academic, social, and behavioural needs. You'll help maintain a positive learning environment, build strong relationships with pupils, and provide the consistency many young people need to succeed.
No two days are the same, so we're looking for people who can think on their feet, stay calm under pressure, and approach challenges with confidence.
The Role
As an Unqualified Teaching Assistant, you'll support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping them stay engaged and make progress throughout the school day.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting pupils with a variety of learning and behavioural needs
* Assisting with literacy and numeracy activities
* Encouraging positive behaviour through clear boundaries and consistency
* Helping to create a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
* Working closely with teachers and other school staff to support pupil development
What We're Looking For
Previous experience in education, care, sports coaching, youth work, or similar settings is beneficial, but it isn't essential. We're more interested in your attitude, resilience, and ability to build positive relationships.
Successful applicants will be:
* Calm, confident, and dependable
* Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure
* Strong communicators with a proactive approach
* Flexible and comfortable working across different school environments
* Committed to supporting young people to achieve their potential
What You'll Receive
* Access to CPD training and ongoing professional development
* A Guaranteed Work Scheme for eligible applicants, offering pay even when work isn't available on a particular day
* Competitive weekly pay, with enhanced rates for longer travel or extended hours
* Straightforward online systems for bookings and timesheets
* Ongoing 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.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can gain valuable classroom experience while making a genuine contribution to local schools, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now 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.