Early Years Teaching Assistant

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Qualified

Ipswich

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Level 3 qualified Nursery Teaching Assistant for an Ofsted "Outstanding" Primary school in Ipswich.

The school is a popular four-form entry mainstream Primary School with a supportive Early Years leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff. The position is only open for Level 3 CACHE or NVQ Level 3 or a degree in Childcare/Early Childcare. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

January 2026 start
Duration: until the end of the academic year July 2026 (could extend to permanent, depending on performance)
Contract type:
Contracted to Permanent
Full time (Monday to Friday)
£92 - £105 per day
* depending on experience
Hours - 8:15am - 3:30pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Holds CACHE or NVQ Level 3 or a degree in Childcare/Early Childcare
Minimum 1 year experience in the UK
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team