Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is searching for an Unqualified Teaching Assistant in Bury St Edmunds to support students with diverse needs. This flexible role involves promoting positive behaviour, assisting with essential skills, and creating an inclusive environment. Candidates should have experience in educational settings and be committed to professional development.

Benefits

Access to CPD Academy for accredited training

Weekly pay based on experience

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children essential.
• Full UK driving license and access to transport required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support students with diverse educational, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Assist with literacy, numeracy, and life skills development.
• Encourage positive communication and social interaction.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Patience

Emotional Regulation

Engagement

Positive Communication

Education

Relevant experience in education, care, or youth services

Job description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant – Make a Difference in Bury St Edmunds and the Surrounding Area

Do you have experience working with children? Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed with the right support? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for compassionate and adaptable individuals to join our team in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding area, supporting students with a range of learning and behavioural needs. Whether you’ve worked in education, care, or youth services, your experience could help transform lives.

Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport is essential for this role, due to travel between settings across the region.

Your Role Will Include:

• Supporting students with diverse educational, emotional, and behavioural needs.

• Delivering personalised strategies to build student confidence, independence, and essential skills.

• Assisting with literacy, numeracy, and life skills development.

• Encouraging positive communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.

• Helping to create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Flexible and confident in a variety of educational settings.

• Calm, patient, and empathetic in their approach.

• Skilled in promoting positive behaviour and engagement.

• Committed to ongoing professional development.

• Able to build strong, supportive relationships with young people.

What We Offer:

• Full access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy for accredited training.

• Weekly pay, with rates based on your experience and availability.

• Simple and efficient online systems for communication and admin.

• Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated consultant.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students across Bury St Edmunds and nearby communities, apply now and take the first step in a truly rewarding career.

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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