Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location: Aylesbury

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Full Time, Temporary to Permanent

Salary: £95–£120 per day

Providing consistent classroom support plays a vital role in enhancing pupils' learning experiences and ensuring they remain focused and on track.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work collaboratively with the class teacher to support pupils, maintain structure, and facilitate progress during lessons.

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils during lessons, both individually and in small groups

Assist with reading, writing, and mathematics activities

Maintain classroom routines and support behaviour management

Prepare and organise learning materials

Classroom Environment

Structured and supportive setting

Consistent assistance for pupils

Calm and effective behaviour management

Focused and engaging learning atmosphere

Skills and Experience

Experience working with children

Patience and excellent communication skills

Strong organisational abilities and reliability

Ability to work collaboratively within a team

What Success Looks Like

Pupils remain engaged and motivated

Additional support contributes to measurable progress

The classroom operates smoothly and efficiently

Experience is preferred; however, graduates and individuals seeking a career change are warmly encouraged to apply.

What Supply Desk Offers You

Competitive rates of pay

Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme

Out-of-hours on-call support service

Opportunities for day-to-day or long-term assignments

Please contact the team on for further information and to apply below.

Supply Desk offers a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ bonus to anyone who refers a teacher or teaching assistant. Please get in touch for more details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB), which must be maintained throughout employment, and to comply with Safer Recruitment standards