Teaching Assistant

Job description

Overview

Reference
SN-TA-PRESTWOOD

Salary
£32,916 - £51,048/annum

Job Location
United Kingdom -England -South East England -Buckinghamshire -Prestwood

Job Type
Temporary

Posted
27 August 2026

Closing date
01 Sep 2026 22:59

Teaching Assistant

Location: Prestwood

Contract: Full-time

Salary: MPS / UPS

Start Date: September 2026

Application Closing date: 1st September 2026

About the Role

Are you a passionate and dedicated 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 an important role in supporting pupils' learning, development, confidence, and wellbeing across the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in planning and delivering engaging, inclusive, and effective lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils to help develop their knowledge, confidence, and independence.
• Assist pupils with their literacy, numeracy, reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Support pupils with a range of learning needs and abilities, adapting activities where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and participation within the classroom.
• Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
• Monitor and provide feedback on pupils' progress and engagement to the class teacher.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, support staff, parents, and other professionals to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays, learning resources, and wider school activities where required.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational or support setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is desirable but not essential.
• 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.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on 01494 840 527, or apply below.

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.