Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Start: September 2026

Full Time: Temporary to Permanent

Salary: £29,344-£44,919

Supporting learning goes beyond following routines — it’s about making a difference every day.

We’re seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work alongside teachers in supporting progress, confidence, and engagement for all pupils, in a school that truly values teamwork and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting a range of learners by adapting activities, resources, and approaches to meet the individual needs of pupils.
• Communicating effectively with teachers, support staff, therapists, and parents to ensure consistent, joined‑up support.
• Contributing to students’ personal development by encouraging independence, confidence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours.
• Assisting in delivering engaging, accessible learning experiences that spark curiosity and help pupils feel motivated each day.
• Using clear, supportive language and vocabulary to help pupils build understanding and communicate their ideas confidently.
• Encouraging thoughtful communication, turn‑taking, and positive interaction through structured activities, modelling, and guided support.
• Observing and monitoring pupils’ progress, sharing insights with teachers, and helping provide constructive feedback that supports next steps in learning.

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience working with children in a school environment and genuinely enjoys supporting them through practical, face‑to‑face learning.
• Can build strong, positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents, ensuring clear communication and creating a supportive, trusting environment.
• Feels confident working collaboratively within a dedicated team and contributing to the wider needs of the school.
• Has the ability to adapt support strategies, resources, and activities to meet the varied needs, abilities, and learning styles of different students.

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.

Contact information

Raja Sing