Nursery Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2EL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a6b9b5dc-7a98-4c38-9d2a-41eed0cae4a1 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
A nurturing, child‑centred practitioner
We need someone who can:
• Build warm, trusting relationships with very young children
• Create a safe, calm and nurturing environment
• Support children’s emotional development, independence and early routines
Someone who believes every child can thrive
A practitioner who believes:
• Every child can reach their full potential
• In developing a curiosity, independence and a love of learning
• In curiosity about the world
• An inclusive approach that recognises the potential of children with SEND, EAL or disadvantaged backgrounds
A team player who contributes to a caring, dynamic staff culture
Someone who :
• Is warm, caring and dynamic
• Is forward‑thinking and solution focussed
• Has a good sense of humour
A practitioner who can create stimulating, inclusive learning experiences
We want someone who can:
• Set up engaging continuous provision
• Support high‑quality play and exploration
• Model language, communication and positive interactions
• Help children explore, investigate and problem‑solve
A role model who embodies the school’s Christian ethos
We are looking for someone who:
• Demonstrates respect, courage, and compassion
• Supports the school’s Church of England values and ethos
• Helps foster a welcoming, inclusive community where everyone feels valued
A Nursery TA who can make a meaningful impact
We are excited to welcome someone who will:
• Make a difference to children’s early learning
• Support readiness for Reception
• Help families feel welcomed and supported
• Strengthen the school’s early years offer
What the school offers its staff
A Warm, Caring, and Supportive Team
• A nurturing environment where staff collaborate and feel valued
• A strong sense of community and shared purpose
A Forward-Thinking, Ambitious School Culture
• A commitment to high-quality early education
• A vision that celebrates curiosity, independence and a lifelong love of learning.
Professional Growth Through the Tilian Partnership MAT
• Access to high-quality CPD
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Supportive leadership that invests in staff
A Chance to Make a Real Impact
• Play a vital role in shaping children’s earliest learning experiences
• Contribute to a stimulating, inclusive nursery environment
• Help nurture confident, independent learners
A Values-Driven Setting
• Guided by Christian values and a strong moral purpose
• A focus on kindness, respect, and holistic development
And yes… tea/coffee and doughnuts — because staff wellbeing matters.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
A nurturing, child‑centred practitioner
We need someone who can:
• Build warm, trusting relationships with very young children
• Create a safe, calm and nurturing environment
• Support children’s emotional development, independence and early routines
Someone who believes every child can thrive
A practitioner who believes:
• Every child can reach their full potential
• In developing a curiosity, independence and a love of learning
• In curiosity about the world
• An inclusive approach that recognises the potential of children with SEND, EAL or disadvantaged backgrounds
A team player who contributes to a caring, dynamic staff culture
Someone who :
• Is warm, caring and dynamic
• Is forward‑thinking and solution focussed
• Has a good sense of humour
A practitioner who can create stimulating, inclusive learning experiences
We want someone who can:
• Set up engaging continuous provision
• Support high‑quality play and exploration
• Model language, communication and positive interactions
• Help children explore, investigate and problem‑solve
A role model who embodies the school’s Christian ethos
We are looking for someone who:
• Demonstrates respect, courage, and compassion
• Supports the school’s Church of England values and ethos
• Helps foster a welcoming, inclusive community where everyone feels valued
A Nursery TA who can make a meaningful impact
We are excited to welcome someone who will:
• Make a difference to children’s early learning
• Support readiness for Reception
• Help families feel welcomed and supported
• Strengthen the school’s early years offer
What the school offers its staff
A Warm, Caring, and Supportive Team
• A nurturing environment where staff collaborate and feel valued
• A strong sense of community and shared purpose
A Forward-Thinking, Ambitious School Culture
• A commitment to high-quality early education
• A vision that celebrates curiosity, independence and a lifelong love of learning.
Professional Growth Through the Tilian Partnership MAT
• Access to high-quality CPD
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Supportive leadership that invests in staff
A Chance to Make a Real Impact
• Play a vital role in shaping children’s earliest learning experiences
• Contribute to a stimulating, inclusive nursery environment
• Help nurture confident, independent learners
A Values-Driven Setting
• Guided by Christian values and a strong moral purpose
• A focus on kindness, respect, and holistic development
And yes… tea/coffee and doughnuts — because staff wellbeing matters.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.