Teaching Assistant
PRIMARY TEACHING ASSISTANT
Location: Aylesbury
Start: September 2026
Full Time: Temporary to Permanent
Pay: £90–£120 per day
The difference isn’t always obvious straight away.
But when the classroom runs better, pupils stay focused longer, and teachers don’t need to repeat instructions — that’s where this role is making an impact.
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers and pupils across the classroom to ensure learning runs smoothly and consistently.
You are not leading lessons, but you are a key part of making them effective.
Key responsibilities
Support pupils during whole-class teaching
Work with individuals who need additional help
Assist small groups with tasks and activities
Reinforce teacher instructions and expectations
Help manage behaviour in a calm and consistent way
Support transitions between lessons and activities
Assist with classroom organisation and preparation
Your impact
Pupils who struggle receive support
Lessons are more efficient and focused
Behaviour is calmer and more consistent
Teachers can concentrate on teaching
Skills and experience
Patience and reliability
Strong communication skills
Ability to follow guidance from the teacher
Awareness of pupil behaviour and needs
Teamwork and flexibility
What success looks like
Pupils stay on task more consistently
Small issues are managed before escalating
The classroom feels structured and calm
This role is ideal for someone building experience in education or looking to make a consistent difference within a classroom
Supply Desk can offer you:
Competitive rates of pay
Recommend a friend bonus scheme
Out of hours on-call service
Day to day or long-term assignments
Please contact Eliza on 01296 752 499 for more information and Apply Below
Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.
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.
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.