Teaching Assistant
Primary Teaching Assistant
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 01296 752 499 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.
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.