Nursery Assistant

Ixworth Church of England Primary School; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ixworth Church of England Primary School in the heart of Suffolk is seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant to join our caring team. You will build warm relationships with very young children, create a safe, nurturing environment, and support early routines to help every child thrive.

We value an inclusive approach to SEND, EAL and disadvantaged backgrounds and want a practitioner who is forward-thinking, patient and solution oriented, ready to help children explore and develop language and social

Qualifications

• Experience working with very young children.
• Ability to model language and positive interactions.
• Supports readiness for Reception.
• Inclusive approach for SEND, EAL or disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Willingness to contribute to a caring school culture.

Responsibilities

• Build warm, trusting relationships with very young children.
• Create a safe, calm and nurturing environment.
• Support children's emotional development, independence and early routines.
• Set up engaging continuous provision.
• Support high-quality play and exploration.
• Model language, communication and positive interactions.
• Help families feel welcomed and supported.
• Strengthen the school’s early years offer.

Job description

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:

• Set up engaging continuous provision
• 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
• Support readiness for Reception
• Help families feel welcomed and supported
• Strengthen the school’s early years offer