Nursery Assistant

• Ixworth CE Primary School
• Address: Crown Lane Ixworth Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2EL
• Salary: 24796 pro rata (12.85 per hour)
• Hours: 37 hours per week 38 weeks per year (Monday to Friday)
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 8467

Ixworth Church of England Primary School is seeking an outstanding Nursery Assistant to join our warm caring and dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to become part of a successful forward-thinking school community.

What Ixworth Church of England Primary School Needs

We are passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their full potential while nurturing a lifelong love of learning and curiosity about the world around them. Guided by our vision On a journey together where learning has no limits you will play a vital role in creating a stimulating and inclusive environment for our youngest learners.

If you share our commitment to nurturing confident independent learners and want to make a meaningful impact in our nursery we would love to hear from you!

A nurturing child-centred practitioner

You will:

• build warm trusting relationships with very young children
• create a safe calm and nurturing environment
• support childrens 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

You will:

• 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 schools Christian ethos

You will:

• demonstrate respect courage and compassion
• support the schools Church of England values and ethos
• help foster a welcoming inclusive community where everyone feels valued.

A Nursery Assistant who can make a meaningful impact

You will:

• make a difference to childrens early learning
• support readiness for reception
• help families feel welcomed and supported
• strengthen the schools early years offer.

What Ixworth Church of England Primary School offers

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 childrens earliest learning experiences
• Contribute to a stimulating inclusive nursery environment
• Help nurture confident independent learners

A values-driven setting

• 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

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Person Specification (pdf) or alternatively please visit our website

Please contact the school by calling or email:

If you would like to arrange a visit to the school we warmly welcome visits and encourage you to contact us at or call the school office. We would be delighted to hear from you.

Covering letters are acceptable but CVs are not.

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to:

Important documents to read:

• Safeguarding Policy
• Tilian Code of Conduct for Staff
• Staff Induction Policy

Closing date: 1 pm 3 March 2026.

Statement on Child Protection and Safeguarding

The Tilian Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this our schools we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff.

When applying for a post at one of our schools you will be subject to a safer recruitment process as follows:

If you are shortlisted you will be required to complete a self-disclosure which you will need to bring with you to the interview (in an envelope marked confidential).

During the interview process the interview panel will explore your skills experience and attitudes and the questions asked will include questions about safeguarding of children

If you accept a post at one of our schools you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS.