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
Salary description
£90.00 - £120.00 per day