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 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