Assistant Teacher / Learning Support Assistant - Science Department

The Cottesloe School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY

40 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  30 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £16,488.00 - £19,241.00 Annually (Actual) Progression through Bucks Pay Range 1 and 2

Assistant Teacher / Learning Support Assistant - Science Department job summary

At The Cottesloe School, our philosophy is that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and personally. We are proud of our inclusive and supportive atmosphere, where respect, integrity, and a love of learning are at the core of everything we do. Our dedicated and committed staff work tirelessly to create an environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop their talents, and achieve their full potential. We have a shared commitment to fostering student success.

Working at The Cottesloe School offers a rewarding experience within a vibrant and challenging learning community. Our students benefit from highly qualified and exceptionally committed staff, who recognise the importance of creative and challenging teaching and high professional standards.

We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Assistant Teacher / Learning Support Assistant to support our Science Department. This would be an ideal opportunity to gain experience of working with students if you are interested in pursuing a career in education. The successful candidate will be someone who can work calmly and professionally with students to support them with their learning needs, and is confident working in a classroom setting. A proven interest and ability in Science and experience of working with young people of secondary school age is essential.

If you are passionate about supporting student development and achievement and want to contribute to a school with a strong ethos of inclusion and support, we encourage you to apply.

Please contact Anne-Marie Hibbert (SENDCO) if you would like to discuss this role further: ahibbert@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Sunday 30 August 2026, with interviews taking place shortly after.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Cottesloe School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. and all staff, volunteers and governors are expected to share this commitment, to follow the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures and to behave appropriately towards children and young people at all times both in work and in their personal lives.

Offers of employment will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory teacher status, qualification, online searches, health and reference checks as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy. The school has a policy of renewing all DBS checks every five years.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Cottesloe School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1190 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Cottesloe School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-cottesloe-school

While our postal address is Leighton Buzzard, and our postcode is LU, our school is actually situated in the picturesque rural village of Wing, in Buckinghamshire. Situated close to the border with Bedfordshire, we offer a vibrant and inspiring learning environment in a peaceful setting.

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