Bank Teaching Assistant

Bank Teaching Assistant | Norwich

Are you looking for flexible work in education that fits around your existing commitments? Do you enjoy working with children and young people and want the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of school settings? We're looking for reliable, enthusiastic, and adaptable Bank Teaching Assistants to join our team and support schools across Norwich on an ad hoc basis.

The Role:

As a Bank Teaching Assistant, you'll be part of a flexible pool of support staff, providing cover when schools need additional help due to staff absence, increased pupil needs, or temporary vacancies. You'll have the opportunity to work across a range of primary, secondary, and specialist settings, supporting pupils with varying learning needs and abilities.

This role is ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants, graduates, students, carers, youth workers, or anyone looking for flexible work while making a positive impact in education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, or within the classroom.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH, and other additional learning needs where required.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil engagement.
• Adapt quickly to different school environments and routines.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to build rapport quickly with pupils and staff.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Complete flexibility to choose when and where you work.
• Access to CPD training and professional development opportunities.
• Guaranteed Work Scheme for selected applicants.
• Competitive weekly pay, including additional pay for longer commutes or extended hours.
• Easy-to-use online systems and timesheets.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions if desired.

Whether you’re looking for occasional work alongside other commitments or hoping to gain valuable experience within education, a Bank Teaching Assistant role offers a flexible and rewarding way to make a difference.

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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