Description Little Owls Nursery, Ixworth CE Primary School, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2EL £23,366 pro rate (£11.59 per hour) 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm) Fixed Term to 31 August 2025 Reference: 6541 Required from January 2025 Ixworth CE Primary School is a small rural school based in the heart of Ixworth village, 10 minutes from Bury St Edmunds. In our last Ofsted inspection staff said: “Leaders really do consider … workload and well-being. Staff said that they feel very well supported. They said that they have the time and training they need to do their jobs well.” This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Nursery Nurse Assistant who wishes to be part of a growing popular school-based nursery taking children from 2 years old. The post will be reviewed for September 2025 according to nursery numbers. We are passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their potential, whilst developing their excitement for learning and exploring the world around them, creating opportunities and experiences designed to help them discover and flourish. You will: be a dedicated practitioner who wants to support and challenge all pupils in their learning be focused on raising standards and developing potential have high expectations of learning and behaviour enjoy being part of a supportive, pro-active and energetic team thrive on innovation be dedicated to and passionate about high quality education be keen to support the wider life of the school e.g. wrap around care and Toddler Group be a confident and competent user of IT be able to plan, deliver and evaluate exciting, engaging and challenging learning experiences for every child have effective experience in making observations, tracking & reporting children’s achievements. We will offer you: a unique opportunity to grow and progress within a supportive environment a talented, dedicated and supportive staff a commitment to your professional development and your well being a team of staff and governors who are passionate and committed to our school being the best it can be an opportunity to develop your teaching through being a part of a forward-thinking team, where all teachers are highly motivated and continually looking to improve things. To find out more Please read the Job Description (docx) Please visit our website at: Ixworth CE Primary School to find out more about us. If you require any further information about this job or would like to visit the school, please email Ros Ashton on rashtontilian.org.uk How to apply Please complete the Application Form (docx) Please ensure that you complete all relevant information on the application and email this to Ros Ashton on rashtontilian.org.uk Covering letters are acceptable but CVs are not. Closing date: midday, 29 November 2024. Interview date: week commencing 2 December 2024. 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. Important documents to read Safeguarding Policy Child Protection Procedure (included in appendix 2 of Safeguarding Policy) Tilian Code of Conduct for Staff Staff Induction Policy