EYFS Learning Support Assistant

Job Details

• Ipswich High School (Prep School)
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ
• Salary: Competitive Salary
• Hours: 36 hours per week, 34 weeks per year, Monday - Wednesday 8.15am - 4.30pm, Thursday 8.15am - 4.25pm, Friday 8.15am - 3.30pm
• Contract: Permanent, required to start September 2026
• Reference: 5235

Overview

To support our growing pupil numbers in Nursery and Reception Ipswich High School are currently seeking to appoint an EYFS Learning Support Assistant with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years.

The role will be varied, and no two days are the same. Our younger pupils enjoy a wealth of opportunities, including weekly swimming lessons, Forest School, specialist teaching in French and Spanish, PE, swimming, music and dance plus the benefits of a stunning 87-acre setting.

You will be a personable, patient, warm and kind individual who can engender the trust of both children and adults alike, and you will be able to build on these early relationships to meet the developmental needs of all the children in your care.

You will be an energetic, creative person, able to respond dynamically to the needs of children and you will be enthusiastic in your ability and desire to provide a rich and changing learning environment according to the interests of the children.

Ideal applicants would have a clear passion for shaping the future of our younger pupils, an ability to work effectively in a team, the drive to offer exceptional experience, and a sense of humour and fun.

Working at Ipswich High School suits those who have a genuine commitment to both the academic and personal development of young people. If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.

Closing date

9am, 10 July 2026

Safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening, which includes an enhanced DBS, reference check and online searches prior to appointment.