Job Description

Address:

Helmingham Primary School, Helmingham, Suffolk IP14 6EX

Salary:

12.81 - 14.07 per hour

Hours:

Part Time. 8.15 am to 3.30 pm (additional hours available for wraparound provision)

Contract:

Permanent. Required as soon as possible

Reference:

7928



Due to the increasing number of children on role, we need you to lead the EYFS team at

Helmingham Primary School

and to support the delivery of exceptional provision across our nursery and reception. At Helmingham, the outdoor learning is incredibly valued, and we would like new staff to embed this in everyday practice. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and share best practice in a small rural setting where skills and initiative are valued and we focus on the development of the whole child.

Requirements

We are looking for a Level 3+ Early Years practitioner who:

has current knowledge of EYFS requirements, policy and legislation can lead with the planning and delivery of the curriculum using the EYFS curriculum and school topic structures for guidance has a real passion and drive for working with and educating children demonstrates outstanding classroom practice holds a relevant level 3 or above childcare qualification can commit to attendance at regular staff meetings and safeguarding training sessions can adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines can maintain confidentiality has good mathematics, English and ICT skills demonstrates good communication skills, both verbally and in writing uses own initiative and support day-to-day nursery room routines are skilled in supporting children's learning, including pupils with SEND has a desire to progress professional development and skills and to participate in nursery and trust CPD opportunities has a good understanding of safeguarding processes and procedures believes in building strong parent partnerships to provide cohesive learning to children is willing to travel to other school sites as required.

What we offer:

Comprehensive staff induction program Full support and training from a wider team Wide range of staff benefits Extensive Wellbeing support package Opportunity for career progression within the trust Personalised performance management A bespoke package of CPD as required

Qualifications

Level 3 or higher in Early Years Childcare Grade C /4+ mathematics and English Good level of computer literacy Paediatric First Aid (preferable)

For more information

Please read the

(pdf)

Please feel free to contact

Amy Holden

or

Laura Cros

s by either calling

01473 890267

or emailing:

office.helmingham@consortiumtrust.org.uk

To find out more, please

visit our website (Helmingham Primary School)

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed

Application Form (Word)

by email to:

office.helmingham@consortiumtrust.org.uk

Closing date: 3 November 2025.

Interview date: week commencing, 10 November 2025.

The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this may include social media checks.