Teaching Assistant
Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Full-Time – Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: November 2026
Salary: £90 – £120 per day
About the School
This welcoming and inclusive school is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team from November 2026. The school prides itself on providing a positive learning environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. Staff work collaboratively to create engaging learning experiences and maintain high expectations for all pupils. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and making a positive impact in the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
- Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
- Assist in the preparation of classroom resources and learning materials.
- Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil engagement.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
- Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Assist with classroom organisation and daily routines.
Candidate Profile
- Previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, or educational setting is desirable.
- A positive, enthusiastic, and proactive approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A commitment to supporting children’s learning and development.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Holds (or is willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS check and professional references.
To find out more, please contact Supply Desk on 01296 752 499 and apply below.
We offer a £100 referral fee for successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete 5 or more shifts. 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 check and adhere to safer recruitment standards. (AGY)
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.