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.

• 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

• 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

• Patience, empathy, and understanding
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to engage and work effectively with young children
• Strong teamwork and dependability

• 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.

• 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 (phone number removed) 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.