Contract Details: 32.5 hours per week - 8:30am-3:30pm - Monday-Friday - 38 weeks per year

Previous applicants need not apply

Castle Hill Infant and Junior Schools are two established schools, working as one, based in Ipswich. Castle Hill is a vibrant school community within ASSET Education, creating learners who are equipped for the 21st century.   We place great emphasis on developing children’s character, using our bespoke Learning Knights, restorative practices and Trauma Informed approach, in order to prepare them for the challenges that lie ahead in both their education and life. 

As a Nursery Teaching Assistant, you will help create a safe and stimulating space where children feel secure, valued and encouraged to explore through play. You will assist with daily routines, support children’s personal, social and emotional development, and contribute to a positive atmosphere that promotes wellbeing and curiosity.

We are seeking someone who is patient, flexible and passionate about working with young children. Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach are essential, along with a genuine commitment to supporting the values and ethos of our school. The successful candidate will also hold a relevant Level 3 qualification.

You will be

• consistently good / outstanding classroom assistant 

• committed to achieving high standards

• flexible and can use their own initiative, understanding a range of duties

• able to work independently and as part of a team

• resilient, hardworking and self-motivated

• able to adapt to suit the needs of individual learners

• able to manage change well, and support children in a variety of situation

You will:

●    Be required to provide support in small groups 

●    Be a team player who is solution focused, patient and caring.

●    Have the ability to think on your feet and use your own initiative.

●   Have a good knowledge of or be prepared to learn about sensory strategies and how to use these to support children to self-regulate or be willing to learn. 

●    Have an understanding of different communication methods.

●  Provide support for children by implementing an effective range of learning strategies to ensure outstanding learning outcomes for all students

●    Work closely with the class teacher

●    Liaise with teaching staff to plan and deliver classroom support

This post will be reporting directly to our Nursery Teacher.

For further details, or to arrange an initial discussion with the Headteacher Jennifer Smith, please contact:

Joanne Sparkhall, Office Manager, jsparkhall@castlehillprimary.org.uk 01473 741758

Please also see our website – https://www.castlehillprimary.org.uk/

We welcome visits to the school. For an informal tour please contact the school office to arrange.

ASSET Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the job description and will be subject to pre-employment checks including  an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and children's barred list check, health check, online search and  satisfactory references. Copies of our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are available on request.