Ixworth CE Primary School Address: Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2EL Salary: £24,796 per annum pro rata, £12.85 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Monday - Friday Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible Reference: 8584 On a journey together where learning has no limits. “They will soar on wings like eagles.” - Isaiah 40:31 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 passionate and self-motivated individual to become part of a successful, forward-thinking school community. 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. We are looking for someone who: can build warm, trusting relationships with very young children can create a safe, calm and nurturing environment will support children’s emotional development, independence and early routines can help every child can reach their full potential in developing a curiosity, independence and a love of learning and in curiosity about the world has an inclusive approach that recognises the potential of children with SEND, EAL or disadvantaged backgrounds is warm, caring and dynamic is forward-thinking and solution focussed has a good sense of humour. Your responsibilities will include: setting up engaging continuous provision supporting high-quality play and exploration modelling language, communication and positive interactions helping children explore, investigate and problem-solve demonstrating respect, courage, and compassion supporting the school’s Church of England values and ethos helping to foster a welcoming, inclusive community where everyone feels valued. About us We are guided by Christian values and a strong moral purpose with a focus on kindness, respect, and holistic development and yes… tea or coffee and doughnuts because staff wellbeing matters, also: A nurturing environment where staff collaborate and feel valued A strong sense of community and shared purpose A commitment to high-quality early education A vision that celebrates curiosity, independence and a lifelong love of learning. We can offer you: 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 difference A vital role in shaping children’s earliest learning experiences Contribute to a stimulating, inclusive nursery environment Help nurture confident, independent learners. For more information Please read the Job Description (Word) and the Person Specification (Word). To find out more about us, please visit our website. Visits are warmly encouraged, although the school will be closed over the Easter holiday, we would be happy to arrange a visit during this period by appointment. To arrange an appointment or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school by either emailing ixworth@tilian.org.uk or by calling 01359 230228. How to apply Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to ixworth@tilian.org.uk. Covering letters are acceptable but CVs are not accepted. Closing date: 4pm, 7 April 2026. Interview date: Week commencing, 13 April 2026. Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. 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 commitment. In 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. Please read the following important documents: Safeguarding Policy (Word) Tilian Code of Conduct for Staff (Word) Staff Induction Policy (Word)