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We’re the specialists in education recruitment.

We place qualified teachers, ECTs/NQTs and support staff across all key stages and all subject areas/specialisms, in short-term, long-term, supply, fixed contract and permanent positions. Here at Supply Desk we have a huge range of positions available from Nursery Nurses, Primary & Secondary School Teachers, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Interim Leaders, Head Teachers, SEN specialists and more

We’re sure we’ll have the role for you!

19/10/2026

Know a qualified teacher who would be a great fit for supply work?
For the next two weeks, we’re offering an enhanced referral reward. Recommend a Qualified Teacher to Supply Desk and receive £150 once they’ve registered and completed 5 days in a qualified role. They’ll also receive £50.
Offer runs from Monday 19th October to Monday 2nd November 2026.
To see the T&Cs and submit your referral, visit: https://www.supplydesk.co.uk/enhanced-referral-scheme-qts/

15/10/2026

Calling all qualified teachers.

Looking for your next role after half term? We’re registering QTS teachers now for day-to-day supply, long-term placements and permanent positions in schools near you.

Whether you want flexibility around other commitments or a longer-term move, our local consultants will work with you to find the right fit.

Register today: https://www.supplydesk.co.uk/candidate-registration/

08/10/2026

Coming soon: the Supply Desk Resource Hub.

We've been working hard on short videos, printable guides and quick-read articles covering the topics that are most in demand, including suggestions from the schools we work with.

It's designed to complement our CPD Hub. The CPD Hub is where you'll find our certified courses. The Resource Hub is quick, on-the-go support, with exclusive access for our registered teaching and support staff.

But first, we need your input. We're keen to hear your ideas:

- What matters most to you in today's inclusive classroom?
- What would you like to upskill on?

Our candidate survey is landing in your inbox this week. Keep an eye out for it and tell us what you'd like to see.

05/10/2026

Happy World Teachers' Day!

To every teacher, TA and support professional working with Supply Desk – thank you. Your care and commitment help pupils feel supported and inspired, every single day.

Know a brilliant educator? Tag them below to say thank you.

25/09/2026

National Teaching Assistants’ Day⁠
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Today, we’re celebrating the Teaching Assistants who make a difference in classrooms every single day. ❤️⁠
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The role of a TA goes far beyond simply providing an extra pair of hands.⁠
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Teaching Assistants support learning, SEND, behaviour, communication, wellbeing and independence. They build trusted relationships with pupils, notice the small changes others may miss and help create the consistency many children rely on.⁠
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And sometimes, the most effective support is knowing when not to step in — giving pupils the confidence and space to become more independent.⁠
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To mark National Teaching Assistants’ Day, we’ve explored how the role has evolved and why strong support staff are so important to pupils, teachers and schools.⁠
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📖 Read the full blog: Why Teaching Assistants Matter More Than Ever⁠
https://www.supplydesk.co.uk/?p=77849&preview=true⁠
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And to all the brilliant TAs we work with through Supply Desk — thank you for everything you do.⁠
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22/09/2026

We love hearing feedback like this from our educators. ❤️

Our Supply Staff Learning Hub has been designed to make professional development accessible, practical and easy to fit around a busy working week — with short, focused courses that give educators useful knowledge they can take straight into the classroom.

It’s great to hear that our candidates are finding the courses easy to understand, helpful and worthwhile.

We’ll continue to grow the Learning Hub throughout the year, with more training and resources designed specifically for teachers and support staff.

18/09/2026

Youth Mental Health Day 2026

You don’t need to have your whole future figured out. 💜

This year’s Youth Mental Health Day theme is — focusing on the idea that the future isn’t fixed or something young people need to get “right” straight away.

It develops over time, through experiences, choices, relationships, setbacks and small steps forward.

For young people, looking after mental health is an important part of that journey. When wellbeing is supported, it can help build confidence, strengthen relationships, make challenges feel more manageable and make it easier to take positive steps towards the future.

The stem4 guide for this year’s campaign also encourages young people to think about three simple questions:

Who am I?
What are my values, interests and strengths?

What do I need?
What supports my mental health and wellbeing?

Where am I going?
What small steps or goals feel important to me?

For educators, that’s an important reminder too. We may not be able to solve every challenge a young person is facing, but creating safe environments, building trusted relationships and encouraging them to ask for help can make a real difference.

Because building the future doesn’t happen all at once.

Small steps can lead to big change.

16/09/2026

Inclusive classrooms start with confident, well-prepared educators.

That’s why SEND and Inclusion sit at the heart of our CPD offer at Supply Desk.

Through our fully funded CPD Hub, educators can access training designed to help them feel more confident supporting a wide range of pupils and needs, including:

* Inclusive by Design
* Scaffolding
* SEND Support: Mainstream vs Specialist Settings
* Autism Awareness and Understanding
* Adaptive Teaching in Supply
* Trauma-Informed Practice & Restorative Approach
* Behaviour and De-Escalation
* Supporting Learners’ Wellbeing and Mental Health
* Wellbeing and Resilience for Educators

For National Inclusion Week, we’re highlighting the importance of giving educators the practical knowledge and tools they need to create classrooms where pupils can access learning, feel supported and participate fully.

Because inclusion isn’t just an idea — it’s something we need to equip educators to put into practice every day.

15/09/2026

📚 Job of the Week!

Looking for your next role in education? We’ve got a fresh selection of opportunities available across our local branches, including:

✨ Primary Teacher – Radlett
✨ SEN Teaching Assistant – Aylesbury
✨ Science Teacher – Aylesbury
✨ Cover Supervisor – Southampton
✨ Teaching Assistant – Seaford

Whether you’re looking for a long-term placement, ongoing work or a new opportunity in a different setting, our consultants can help you find a role that fits.

👉 Explore all of our current vacancies: supplydesk.co.uk/jobs/

14/09/2026

What does an inclusive classroom actually look like?

Inclusion is about far more than simply having every pupil in the same room.

It’s about making sure children can access learning, participate meaningfully and feel that they belong.

That might mean adapting how instructions are given, using visual supports, allowing additional processing time, supporting sensory or communication needs, or creating calm and predictable routines.

It also means recognising that equality doesn’t always mean giving every pupil exactly the same thing.

For National Inclusion Week, we’ve taken a closer look at what inclusive practice can look like day-to-day, including adaptive teaching, communication, behaviour support and the role of Teaching Assistants and SEND specialists.

📖 Read the full blog: What Does an Inclusive Classroom Really Look Like?
https://www.supplydesk.co.uk/blog/uncategorized/what-does-an-inclusive-classroom-really-look-like/

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