Nursery Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Tilian Partnership MAT is seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant to support early years learning in a welcoming, Christian ethos environment. You will help children develop basic routines, curiosity and independence.

The role emphasizes warm, inclusive practice, modelling language, and creating stimulating play opportunities. The successful candidate will be a compassionate team player committed to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Qualifications

• Nursery TA with warm, caring approach to children.
• Ability to support emotional development and routines.
• Inclusive approach for SEND, EAL or disadvantaged backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Support high‑quality play and exploration in early years.
• Model language, communication and positive interactions.
• Help children explore, investigate and problem‑solve.

Skills

Warmth and care

Relationship building

Play & exploration

Language modelling

Inclusive practice

Team player

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

A nurturing, child‑centred practitioner

We need someone who can:

• Build warm, trusting relationships with very young children
• Create a safe, calm and nurturing environment
• Support children’s emotional development, independence and early routines

Someone who believes every child can thrive

A practitioner who believes

• Every child can reach their full potential
• In developing a curiosity, independence and a love of learning
• In curiosity about the world
• An inclusive approach that recognises the potential of children with SEND, EAL or disadvantaged backgrounds

A team player who contributes to a caring, dynamic staff culture

Someone who :

• Is warm, caring and dynamic
• Is forward‑thinking and solution focussed
• Has a good sense of humour

A practitioner who can create stimulating, inclusive learning experiences

We want someone who can:

• Support high‑quality play and exploration
• Model language, communication and positive interactions
• Help children explore, investigate and problem‑solve

A role model who embodies the school’s Christian ethos

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates respect, courage, and compassion
• Supports the school’s Church of England values and ethos
• Helps foster a welcoming, inclusive community where everyone feels valued

A Nursery TA who can make a meaningful impact

We are excited to welcome someone who will:

• Make a difference to children’s early learning
• Help families feel welcomed and supported
• Strengthen the school’s early years offer

What the school offers its staff

A Warm, Caring, and Supportive Team

• A nurturing environment where staff collaborate and feel valued
• A strong sense of community and shared purpose

A Forward-Thinking, Ambitious School Culture

• A commitment to high-quality early education
• A vision that celebrates curiosity, independence and a lifelong love of learning.

Professional Growth Through the Tilian Partnership MAT

• Access to high-quality CPD
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Supportive leadership that invests in staff

A Chance to Make a Real Impact

• Play a vital role in shaping children’s earliest learning experiences
• Contribute to a stimulating, inclusive nursery environment
• Help nurture confident, independent learners
• Guided by Christian values and a strong moral purpose
• A focus on kindness, respect, and holistic development

And yes... tea/coffee and doughnuts - because staff wellbeing matters.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale C: £21,493 to £21,830 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£25,614 - £26,016 full time/full year equivalent)