Teaching Assistant
Supply Desk are seeking an Early Years Teaching assistant for the Winchester area
September 2026 – term contract
Pay: *up to £16 ph (dependant on experience)
Hours: 08:30 – 15:30
Are you a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant seeking a new role? Have you got experience of working with children with additional needs? Are you looking to make a REAL difference in someone’s life?
About the school:
- An Ofsted “Good” rated School
- A large school on the outskirts of Winchester
- Behaviour is good and staff consistently praise and encourage
- Warm and welcoming staff members
Job Description:
- Working with a Year R class (children aged 4-5)
- Full time role with the opportunity of a permanent contract
- Pay: *up to £15 ph (dependant on experience)
- Location: Winchester
- Start Date: September 2026
- Contract Length: Long Term – Potential to become permanent
- Hours: Full time
- Some experience of phonics would be an advantage but not essential
Individual Profile:
- UK school-based experience mandatory
- Good subject knowledge
- Must have good classroom and behaviour management
- Passionate, enthusiastic and proactive individual
- Intervention experience preferred
Who are Supply Desk?
Supply Desk are a nationwide agency working with teaching staff and schools across the UK. We aim to match teaching staff with schools to fulfil our motto of ‘finding a job you love’. A Continuous Professional Development Hub supporting you to upskill in training such as positive behaviour management and Trauma informed practice for free!
Supply Desk offers a ‘Refer a Friend’ rewards bundle, yourself and your referred candidate can earn up to £150 collectively! For anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant.
If you would like to take full advantage of this opportunity, please click the apply button below to submit your CV asap.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.