Teaching Assistant

Job description

Overview

Reference
SN-TA-DENHAM

Salary
£32,916 - £51,048/annum

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

Job Type
Temporary

Posted
11 August 2026

Closing date
29 Aug 2026 22:59

Teaching Assistant

Location: Denham

Contract: Full-time

Salary: MPS / UPS

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.

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.