Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk; West Stow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend scheme - £150

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Supply Desk is recruiting a Teaching Assistant in Buckinghamshire, England. The role is full-time, starting September 2026, with an application closing date of 29 August 2026. You will support teachers, assist with classroom activities, and help pupils across learning, behaviour, and wellbeing.

You will work in a welcoming school, following safeguarding procedures and building strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues. Flexible working arrangements may apply.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration with teachers, pupils, and families.
• Ability to support a range of learning needs and behaviours.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in planning and delivering engaging learning activities.
• Provide targeted support to individuals or small groups.
• Adapt activities to meet pupil needs across the curriculum.
• Support pupils with additional needs and SEND where appropriate.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, and communication skills.
• Monitor progress and feedback to the class teacher.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to ensure appropriate support.
• Assist with resources, displays, and general learning activities.
• Follow safeguarding policies at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Classroom management

Safeguarding knowledge

DBS check awareness

Job description

Teaching Assistant Supply Desk Denham, Buckinghamshire, England

Teaching Assistant

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: September 2026

Application Closing date: 29th August 2026

About the Role

Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you'll play an important role in supporting pupils’ learning, development, and wellbeing across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in planning and delivering engaging, inclusive, and effective learning activities.
• Provide targeted support to individual pupils or small groups to help them develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Assist pupils with their learning across the curriculum, adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND, where appropriate, helping them to access learning and achieve their potential.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, communication, and social skills.
• Monitor and provide feedback on pupils’ progress, behaviour, and engagement to the class teacher and wider support team.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents, and other professionals to ensure pupils receive appropriate support.
• Assist with classroom organisation, preparation of resources, displays, and general learning activities.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Requirements

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• A caring, patient, and supportive approach to working with pupils.
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour support skills.
• A commitment to supporting pupils of all abilities and helping them achieve their potential.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Flexible working to suit your availability.
• Dedicated education consultants who understand your career goals.
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £150 collectively.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.

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.