Teaching Assistant

Job Title: KS2 Teaching Assistant

Location:Aylesbury
Start: September 2026

Full Time | Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £90-£120

Where learning gets focused, creative… and fun.

This KS2 Teaching Assistant role offers the opportunity to support pupils during a key stage where independence, confidence, and academic expectations increase significantly. You will work closely with the class teacher to support learning across the curriculum, helping pupils engage with lessons, stay focused, and make measurable progress.

The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who understands the importance of consistency, structure, and positive reinforcement, particularly in upper primary classes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher during whole‑class lessons
• Provide targeted support to individual pupils and small groups
• Assist with literacy and numeracy activities, including guided reading and interventions
• Reinforce learning objectives during independent work
• Support behaviour management using agreed school strategies
• Help pupils develop organisational skills and independence
• Prepare classroom resources and learning materials
• Supervise pupils during transitions, break times, and activities

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience working with KS2 pupils (desirable but not essential)
• Confidence supporting learning across the primary curriculum
• Ability to follow lesson plans and teacher instructions
• Calm, patient and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to adapt to different learning needs

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with upper primary pupils and wants a consistent, full‑time role in education.

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 01296 752 499 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.