PRIMARY TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location: Aylesbury

Start: September 2026

Full Time: Temporary to Permanent

Pay: £90–£120 per day

08:45 – Pupils settle more easily because you are there.

10:15 – A struggling learner keeps going because you are beside them.

13:00 – A small group finally understands the task.

15:15 – The classroom feels calm, not chaotic.

This Lower KS2 Teaching Assistant role is about steady, consistent support that changes how children experience learning.

What You Do Throughout the Day

Support learning in literacy and numeracy

Reinforce instructions and expectations

Work one to one and in small groups

Encourage independence and confidence

Help manage transitions and routines

Support behaviour positively and calmly

Skills That Matter Here

Patience and consistency

Clear communication

Ability to follow teacher direction

Proactive, supportive approach

This role suits someone who enjoys being quietly essential.

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