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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

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