About this role
Are you a passionate Nursery Assistant with a Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare looking to make a lasting impact in early years education? Aureus Primary School is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and nurturing individual to join our vibrant and welcoming team on a fixed term basis for the next academic year. If you’re committed to providing the highest quality care and learning experiences for young children and thrive in a supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you!
Your Opportunity
This role is ideal for someone passionate about delivering high-quality care and education, who thrives in a nurturing, child-centred environment. You will play a key role in supporting children’s learning and development, planning engaging activities, and working closely with colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure each child reaches their full potential. This is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and forward-thinking school community.
What we are looking for
Holds a full and relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcareAchieved GCSE grade C or above in Maths and EnglishStrong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and child developmentDemonstrates a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenConfident in implementing safeguarding procedures and maintaining appropriate boundariesKnowledge of keyworker systems, health and safety in a nursery setting, and equal opportunitiesEffective communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, and parentsAble to work both independently About The Didcot Cluster
Aureus Primary School and Manor Primary School make up the Didcot Cluster, a newly established cluster of schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Aureus Primary School and Manor Primary School, the wider Oxfordshire cluster includes; William Morris, Longford Park, Hardwick and Cherry Fields. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
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 20,000 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: ASAP
Contract type: Fixed term until the end of academic year
Working Hours: 32.5 hours a week, term time only
Pay Scale: GLF Associate 2.1 - £24,751 FTE (actual £19,222) to GLF Associate 3.1 £25,877 FTE (actual £20,097) Dependant on qualifications (Level 2/3)
Closing date for advert: 22nd October 2026
Interview: TBC