SEMH Teaching Assistants – Thetford & Surrounding Areas
Flexible work that fits around your life.
Teaching Personnel is looking for SEMH Teaching Assistants to support primary and secondary schools in Thetford and nearby areas, working across Reception to Year 11.
Whether you’re looking for regular placements or flexible day-to-day work, we’ll match you with schools that suit your experience, strengths, and availability.
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
Competitive weekly pay
Opportunities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
Flexible work to suit your schedule
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Access to training and development
We keep things simple, consistent, and built around you.
Flexible Working with the MYTP App
Take control of your schedule with the MYTP app:
Update your availability anytime
Receive alerts for suitable roles
Manage your work diary
Access school directions
Message your consultant directly
Track timesheets and payments
View and download payslips
Set travel preferences
Work when and where it suits you.
Your Role
Support students with SEMH needs in the classroom
Help create a safe, structured, and positive environment
Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils
Assist the teacher with lessons and activities
Encourage positive behaviour and engagement
About the Schools
Schools in this area focus on meeting the individual needs of every child, helping them build confidence, develop key skills, and reach their full potential.
You’ll be part of a supportive team that values inclusion, consistency, and student wellbeing.
Important Information
Experience working with children or young people preferred
Pay includes 12.07% statutory holiday pay
Temporary and permanent roles available
Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks required (full support provided)
Free Child Protection and Prevent Duty training available
Full UK Driving Licence required
Looking for flexible support work in education? Apply today.
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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