Nursery Assistant

• Ipswich School 
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3SG
• Salary: £25,272 per annum
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Contract: Maternity / Paternity Cover*. Required as soon as possible

• Reference: 8947

*Likely end date July 2027.

Ipswich School is looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Nursery Assistant to join our outstanding team of professional staff in our caring, supportive setting. 

We offer exceptional childcare provision for children aged 3 months to 5 years, in the centre of Ipswich. We work in partnership with families to ensure each child feels safe, secure and has plenty of opportunities to discover new adventures, learn, grow, and thrive. As a member of our nursery team, you will help us to deliver the EYFS curriculum, which ensures a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children attending the nursery.

You will work closely with other staff to provide a stimulating, safe and caring learning environment appropriate to the needs of the children in our care. 

The Lodge is easily accessible in the heart of Ipswich. Our attractive buildings offer bright, spacious rooms, a large garden and outdoor environment and we are situated close to Christchurch Park.

We have four age ranges: Discoverers, Explorers, Adventurers and Pre School and children move on to the next stage at the appropriate time, but when they are ready. Our specially designed rooms provide the perfect environment for each age range and children always have regular access to our spacious garden and outdoor areas. Our pre-school room has a full-time qualified teacher during term-time. 

The Nursery opens all year round (apart from Christmas week and a week in August) from 7.30am until 6.00pm.

What you need to know:

As a full-time member of our Nursery Team you will work for 37.5 hours each week, on Mondays – Fridays throughout the year on a rota to make sure we maintain our staffing ratios during the nursery opening hours. 

Your starting salary will be £25,272 per annum.

All our appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of 6-month probationary period.

You will have 28 days’ paid holiday each year (including bank holidays) and a further 5 days as paid time off when the nursery is closed in August (one day) and at Christmas (4 days). Giving a total of 33 days’ paid time off each year.

We should let you know that holiday (usually 4 days) must be taken during the week each year when the nursery is closed in August, and we will let you know the dates well in advance each year.

You will be entitled to join our defined contribution pension scheme for support staff (the employer contribution rate is an attractive 10% of your gross pay), and you will receive three times your salary as death in service life cover.

You will be able to use the school’s swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge and you will have a free freshly prepared lunch each day in School (when the school is in session). We also have (limited) free parking available for staff.

We would encourage you to download the full job description and application form fromour website

Completed application forms should be returned to the Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG. You can also email your application to [email protected]

We reserve the right to interview candidates and assess applications as we receive them and to close this advertisement once the vacancy has been successfully filled.

Please note

Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. The Ipswich School policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders and the Code of Practice relating to the Disclosure and Barring Service are available on request.