Qualified Nursery Assistant

DescriptionIpswich SchoolAddress: Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3SGSalary:24277 - 25057 per annumHours:37.5 hours per week Monday FridayContract: Permanent. Required from December 2025 / January 2026Reference:0416We currently have a vacancy for a full time 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 were rated as Outstanding in our most recent Ofsted inspection (in September 2022).About YouAs an important 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 our 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.Your Working HoursYou 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 Salary and Benefitsyour starting salary will be between 24277 and 25057 per annum if you are Level 3 qualified and will depend on your skills qualifications and experienceall our appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of 6-month probationary periodyou 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 yearwe offer an attractive pension scheme with life coveryou will also join Smart Health a wellbeing scheme for staff offering 24/7 online GP and mental health supportyou will be able to use the schools swimming pool and fitness gym free of chargewe offer a free freshly prepared lunch each day in Schoolwe have (limited) free parking available for staffyou may be entitled to generous school fee remission (after you have been with us for 3 years).To find out moreFor an informal discussion about these posts please contact Hayley List Nursery Manager on or emailWe would encourage you to visitour websiteTo read the full job description for this role please visit our vacancy page onour websiteHow to applyTo apply please download and complete the application form onour websiteCompleted application forms should be returned by noon on Monday 20 October 2025 to the Director of HR Ipswich School 25 Henley Road Ipswich IP1 3SG. You can also email your application toWe are unable to accept CVs in place of a fully completed application form for a role in our nursery team.Closing date: 1 pm 20 October 2025.Interview date: 27 October 2025.Candidates may be contacted or invited to interview prior to the closing date and we may close this vacancy early if suitable candidates apply. Therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised as soon as possible.Please advise us of any special requirements you may have if you are called for interview. If your special requirements mean that you need to submit this application in a different format please contact us.Please note:Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the job including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Key Skills Client Server,Advisory,Dsp,Marine Services,ACCA,Avionics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 24277 - 25057