Early Years Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Job Description

• Springfield Infant School and Nursery
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 4PP
• Salary: £24,796 pro rata
• Hours: 28.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Fixed term until 30 August 2027. Required from September 2026
• Reference: 5395

Springfield Infant School and Nursery is seeking to appoint an effective and caring Early Years Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly, hardworking and skilled team. You will be working under the guidance of our Early Years Leader and teaching staff to enhance the learning and personal development of our early years' children in our school. You will be working within our Nursery setting to ensure our children have access to the best possible education.

We are ideally looking for an experienced and motivated individual, someone who has a positive impact on pupil's learning by working with individuals and small groups. You will also need to have a willingness to assist whole class teaching and learning, when necessary, as a general teaching assistant and be flexible according to the needs of the individuals within the school. You will need good communication and written skills, and be able to communicate effectively with the children, staff and parents.

Experience of supporting children with a range of additional needs is desirable, although additional support and training will be offered. Most importantly, you must have the aspirations and desire to make a difference by providing exceptional care, guidance and support, so that pupils thrive and make excellent progress.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Person Specification (pdf)

How to apply

Please complete the Application Form (word) and Equal Opportunities Form (word)

Please email your completed application to [email protected]

Closing date: 1 pm, 7 September 2026.

Interview date: 9 September 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

Diversity Statement

Our school is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Please note

In line with Safer Recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

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