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Assistant Teacher
Location: Amersham 

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: £90 - 120 per day 
Hours: Full time Monday to Friday 
Interviews: To be held as suitable candidates apply

Term time only

Overview
Supply Desk is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for assistant teachers looking to work with children who have special educational and complex needs. If you're ready for a new challenge or want to expand your experience, this role could be perfect for you. By working through Supply Desk, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits, including financial rewards, discounts at local shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as a pension scheme and a 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

About the role

As an assistant teacher through Supply Desk, you will work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff to implement agreed work programmes with individuals or groups of pupils. Your responsibilities will include supporting teachers with lesson planning, preparing resources, and leading whole classes during the teacher’s non-contact time or in their short-term absence.

Supply Desk offers comprehensive training, a full induction programme, and various career paths to help you grow in your teaching career. We provide continuous professional development and support as you progress in your role.

About you

The ideal Assistant Teacher will have a minimum of three years’ experience working with children and young people who have special educational or complex needs, either in a special school setting or a similar environment. You should be able to work independently, liaise effectively with other professionals, and use ICT tools to support learning. A resilient attitude, strong common sense, and the ability to work as part of a team are essential for success in this role.

Why Supply Desk?

Access to training and professional development opportunities
Support from a dedicated team of education specialists
Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunities to work in a variety of school settings
Access to local discounts and financial rewards
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you.

Next steps
For more information or to apply, please contact us today. We encourage early applications as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity, then please give us a call on / or email your up to date CV to  

Supply Desk is working in partnership with several Local Authorities and represent a host of opportunities in the boroughs of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. In addition to top rates of pay, and a commitment to your professional development, we can offer you a pension contribution scheme and a dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way.

Due to the overwhelming response to online advertising, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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