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.

Contact information

Raja Sing