Ask yourself these three questions...
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Do you enjoy helping children overcome learning obstacles and build classroom confidence?
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Are you a patient, encouraging individual looking for a fulfilling school support role in King's Lynn?
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Would you like to earn £95 - £110 per day supporting a welcoming school team?
Teaching Assistant
Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Contract: Full-Time / Flexible Options - Long-Term / Ongoing
Salary: £95 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Are you an enthusiastic, approachable individual seeking a rewarding role as a Teaching Assistant?
Randstad Education is currently recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join an encouraging school community in King's Lynn. Working on a full-time or adaptable basis, this role is perfect for experienced support staff, graduates, or individuals with a background in childcare, sports coaching, or youth mentoring who are eager to make a positive impact in the classroom.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers to support pupils across core subjects, lead small group catch-up sessions, and provide targeted encouragement to help every student reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
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Classroom & Learning Support: As an active Teaching Assistant, you will guide small groups and individual students through literacy, numeracy, and general curriculum activities.
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1-to-1 Pupil Mentoring: Provide focused support for students needing extra help with reading, writing, or concentration, adapting explanations to suit their learning style.
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Classroom Preparation: Assist the class teacher with setting up learning materials, displays, and practical activity resources ahead of lessons.
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Promote Positive Engagement: Encourage good behaviour, active listening, and social communication skills using positive reinforcement.
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Track Pupil Progress: Provide verbal and written feedback to class teachers regarding student engagement, successes, and areas for extra support.
Candidate Profile
We are searching for a reliable, warm Teaching Assistant with excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting young people.
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Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant, nursery nurse, youth worker, or sports coach is highly desirable.
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Patient, encouraging, and empathetic approach with strong interpersonal presence.
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Punctual, proactive, and adaptable within a school environment.
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Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process one immediately through Randstad).
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Mandatory UK Right to Work (no visa sponsorship available).
What We Offer
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Competitive Daily Rates: £95 to £110 per day, paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.
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A Supportive Community: Work within encouraging schools in King's Lynn that value support staff contributions and career growth.
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Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).
Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. For nearly two decades, we've connected dedicated teachers and support staff with over 2,500 schools weekly, making a positive difference for thousands of children every day.
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