Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk; Ilmer; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend £150

Job summary

Supply Desk is recruiting a passionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Iver, Buckinghamshire. You will help children with learning, development and wellbeing while fostering an inclusive classroom environment.

Role involves supporting the class teacher, guiding students of varying abilities, and providing pastoral support. DBS clearance is required or willingness to obtain one. This is a full-time post based in England.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in educational, childcare, or support settings is desirable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and adapt to individual needs.
• Current enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students.
• Support students with diverse abilities and SEN where appropriate.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment and encourage participation.
• Support safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

Experience with children

Job description

Application Closing Date: 5th October 2026

Are you a passionate and supportive Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you'll play a key role in supporting students' learning, development, and wellbeing while helping to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging, inclusive, and effective learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students, helping them to develop their academic, social, and emotional skills.
• Support students across a range of abilities, adapting activities and resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Assist students with their classwork, encouraging independence, confidence, and active participation in learning.
• Support students with additional needs, including SEN, where appropriate, in line with individual support plans and EHCP targets.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to monitor and support students' progress.
• Help create a positive, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and supported.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and respect within the classroom and throughout the school.
• Assist with classroom organisation, preparation of resources, displays, and learning materials where required.
• Provide pastoral and emotional support to students, helping them develop positive relationships and confidence.
• Supervise students during lessons, break times, lunchtimes, trips, and other school activities where required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, parents, and other professionals to support student progress and wellbeing.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational, childcare, or support setting is desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• The ability to support students of different abilities and adapt to their individual needs.
• A patient, caring, and encouraging approach to working with children.
• Good classroom management and behaviour support skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.

Teaching Assistant • Iver, Buckinghamshire, England