Teaching Assistant

Aureus School; Harwell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureus School in Harwell is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning and development within the Inclusion Team. You will work with pupils to promote social and emotional development in a collaborative, supportive environment.

The role focuses on delivering a broad and balanced curriculum, recognising individual needs and contributing to a culture where students are valued and encouraged to grow into confident, curious learners. Term-time hours apply.

Job description

Are you an inspiring Teaching Assistant looking for your next challenge? We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking and collaborative inclusion team, to support the learning and development of our students. If you have a passion for working with young people, with a focus on students' learning, their social and emotional development and are looking to work within a supportive and professional team, we would love to hear from you!

Your Opportunity

Come and join the growing Inclusion Team to enthuse and engage our students with our innovative curriculum. We are looking to expand our team and are seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. We promote inclusion of all students and recognise students' entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum whilst meeting their individual needs. We recognise that some students may require more support than others and we aim to plan accordingly. Every individual is valued, learning is enjoyed, success is celebrated and responsibility is shared enabling our students to grow into responsible, questioning citizens who play a full and active role in society.

About Aureus School

Aureus School is an 11-16 co-educational comprehensive school. In its most recent Ofsted inspection (October 2024), Aureus School was graded good in all areas. We firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our approach is driven by a belief in a comprehensive education centred around high expectations for all. As a community, we believe in creating a learning environment that is both engaging and exciting, with an education that challenges our students to think critically and push boundaries. There is no limit to what our students can achieve, and we provide the necessary support and resources so that everyone can succeed.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education GLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAPHours: 33 hours a week, term time only Working pattern 8.15am - 3.15pm Monday to Friday (3.45pm finish on Thursday for meetings) Salary: £24,751 FTE (Actual Salary £19,518) Closing Date: 25th September 2026 at 9.30am Interview Date: TBC