Job Description

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 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