Location: Aylesbury
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent
Pay: £90–£120 per day
Young learners may not always express their needs in words.
They demonstrate them — and you respond with care and expertise.
As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting children’s development, learning, and daily routines within a nurturing and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support children during play-based learning activities
Assist with early literacy and numeracy development
Help maintain daily routines and smooth transitions
Support behaviour management and emotional growth
Collaborate closely with teachers and school staff
Prepare and organise learning materials
Your Impact
Children feel supported, confident, and engaged
Learning experiences are consistent and effective
Classroom behaviour is calmer and more positive
Daily routines are followed smoothly and reliably
Skills and Experience
Patience, empathy, and understanding
Excellent communication skills
Ability to engage and work effectively with young children
Strong teamwork and dependability
What Success Looks Like
Children participate confidently in learning activities
Noticeable improvement in development milestones
Classroom routines operate efficiently and harmoniously
This role is ideal for individuals passionate about early years education and eager to make a meaningful difference.
What Supply Desk Offers You
Competitive daily rates
Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme
Out-of-hours on-call support
Flexible assignments: day-to-day or long-term
Please contact the Team on for further information and to apply below.
Supply Desk offers a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ bonus for anyone who introduces a teacher or teaching assistant. Please get in touch for full details.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB), which must be maintained throughout employment, and comply with Safer Recruitment standards
Salary description
£90.00 - £120.00 per day