At Ingoldmells Academy, we are seeking a motivated individual to join our successful and welcoming team on a Maternity Cover basis. This role will commence on 1st September 2026 and is offered as a fixed‑term contract until 23rd July 2027. The position is for 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only, and will initially involve supporting staff within our Early Years setting.

Candidate must possess at minimum a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

Interview dates: TBC

About us:

Ingoldmells Academy and Nursery is a thriving GAT academy that is innovative and inclusive for children aged 3-11 on the East Coast in the village of Ingoldmells.  Greenwood Academies Trust are now looking to appoint an inspirational member of staff to join the Ingoldmells Academy and Nursery community through its next phase of development.

The academy is a warm and friendly environment that delivers an engaging curriculum to pupils from Nursery to Year 6.  Ofsted rated the academy as ‘Good’ in March 2024. We are proud of our pupils who are expected to work hard and give their best. In return, the staff team are committed to planning and teaching high quality lessons that are purposeful and build on pupils’ knowledge and skills, utilising the excellent school grounds and creating enrichment opportunities to broaden pupils' experiences and personal development. We are a small, dedicated team who all share the common goal of providing the very best education for the children of our community.

Our Walk & Talk invitation to you:

We warmly welcome potential candidates to come on what we refer to as a ‘Walk and Talk’. This usually takes less than an hour, can be during the academy day or after school has finished. We find this provides a great opportunity for candidates to get a really good insight into Ingoldmells, prior to submitting an application. Please email admin@ingoldmellsacademy.org if you would like to come in for a ‘Walk and Talk’.

About the role:

We need a skilled Early Years Learning Assistant to enable the pupil to learn as effectively as possible by:

• Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and resources through high quality modelling and support.
• Motivating and encouraging the pupil as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to their needs.
• Liaising with the class teacher, SENCO, and other professionals about Education and Health Care Plans (EHCP), contributing to the planning and delivery.
• Providing nurture and high levels of social support.
• Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies.
• Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupil.
• Providing intense support and guidance using knowledge of pupils’ needs to ensure continuity.

Desirable knowledge and experience:

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant within a Primary school.
• Knowledge of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and/or the National Curriculum.
• An understanding of inclusion, making the curriculum accessible to all learners.
• The ability to work in a team in order to achieve successful outcomes for learners.
• Candidate must possess at minimum a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to exclusive offers and discounts of up to 20% across Dell systems and electronics
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Supporting professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.  All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.