Teaching Assistants

Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Make a Real Difference in Fast-Paced Schools Across Greater Norwich

Are you motivated by challenge and driven to make a positive impact on young people's lives? Do you thrive in energetic, demanding environments where strong character, confidence, and resilience really matter? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

We are seeking committed, adaptable individuals to work as Unqualified Teaching Assistants in high‑tempo, challenging school settings across Greater Norwich and the surrounding areas. These schools support pupils with a range of learning, social and behavioural needs and require adults who bring excellent classroom management skills, a robust mindset and a genuine can‑do attitude every single day.

You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle. The role involves travelling independently between schools, often at short notice, so reliability and flexibility are essential.

• Supporting pupils with complex academic, emotional and behavioural needs in fast‑moving classroom environments.
• Helping implement structured, personalised strategies to improve behaviour, engagement and learning outcomes.
• Assisting with core subjects including literacy and numeracy.
• Managing challenging behaviour positively and consistently, using clear boundaries and calm communication.
• Contributing to a structured, safe and purposeful learning environment where students can succeed.

• Is confident working in high‑pressure, high‑energy school settings.
• Has strong classroom presence and behaviour‑management instincts.
• Remains calm, resilient and solution‑focused when faced with challenges.
• Shows initiative, flexibility and a proactive, can‑do approach.
• Builds respectful, trusting relationships with students and staff.

• Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy, offering training and accredited development opportunities.
• Competitive weekly pay based on experience and performance.
• Easy‑to‑use online systems for timesheets and communication.
• Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated consultant who understands the demands of the role.

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" and may 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 is provided.

If you’re resilient, proactive and ready to step into challenging, high‑tempo schools where your presence truly matters, apply now and begin a rewarding career supporting students across Greater Norwich and beyond.