Job Description

Nursery Class Teaching Assistant

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a permanent Nursery Teaching Assistant based at Ivy Lane School.

Start date:

as soon as possible

Hours and working pattern:

22.5 hours per week, 8.30am - 12.00noon plus 12.30pm to 4.15pm, Wednesday to Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days).

Salary range:

D4- D6 (depending on experience) - 24,404 - 25,183 pro rata, per annum (actual salary 12,437 - 12,834 per annum)

Our School:

Ivy Lane School is a two-form entry Primary School in the centre of Chippenham, Wiltshire and is part of the Pickwick Academy Trust. We also have our on-site Sunflowers Nursery which accepts children from the age of 3 years old.

We believe in 'Learning for Life', aiming to equip every child with both the skills to be successful beyond their primary years and a life-long appetite for learning. The school community really is a special place to learn. Ofsted Jan 2022 recognised this; 'Teamwork is central to the work at Ivy Lane to ensure pupils are educated and nurtured well.'

Our school values of 'Learning, Environment, Others and Ourselves' underpin our ethos. We place a huge importance on outdoor learning and are very lucky to have Forest Schools Provision. We also have an extensive provision of social and emotional support for our children.

Duties will include:

Supporting pupils learning, either in groups or through 1:1 work. The exact tasks will depend on the learning support needs of the pupil/s

Supporting pupils self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development

Provide physical/personal care to pupils where required

Supporting the Teacher/s and lead Teaching Assistant

Supporting the curriculum - Support the delivery of the Early Years Framework and the enhanced curriculum offered by the school.

Support the schoole.g.assisting with setting up, storing and retrieving and general maintenance of classroom equipment and teaching aids.

Supporting the children during lunchtime. Serving hot school meals and monitoring children during playtime

We are keen to hear from experienced Early Years Teaching Assistants who are patient, calm, organised and adaptable. Being able to work as part of a team is essential, as well as being able to use your own initiative. A positive outlook and a sense of humour is essential.

Duties will include the supervision of pupils, either in the lunch hall or other areas in the school, whilst they are eating lunch or taking part in lunchtime activities. Associated duties will include clearing and cleaning of dining hall and equipment including light manual handling.

The jobholder must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This will involve undertaking annual Safeguard training and using school reporting systems for any Safeguard concerns.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

What we offer:

A supportive team with a focus on high quality CPD

Enthusiastic and motivated children who enjoy school

A dedicated team of staff and governors

A commitment to further professional development

The opportunity to work collaboratively with other leaders within Pickwick Academy Trust schools

Generous contributory pension provision

Family friendly policies

Commitment to flexible working;

Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies

Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff

Strong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levels

People Strategy in place setting out the Trust's commitments and initiatives to support staff

A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated

Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)

Free annual flu jab

Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average 4k saving on a standard new car)

Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)

Emergency Salary Advance Scheme

Contact details:

If you require any further details regarding the role, or would like to arrange a visit to get a flavour of our fabulous school, please feel free to contact Mrs Kerry Nowosielski (Admin Officer) at admin@ivylane.wilts.sch.uk or on 01249 652556. We would love to hear from you.

For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (Recruitment Advisor and HR Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk , who will be happy to help with your queries.

How to apply:

Please go to the vacancy section on our website

www.ivylane.wilts.sch.uk.

(This is shown under "News & Events, Vacancies) or alternatively use the following lin

k

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144705/EDV-2025-ILPS-45523

Closing date:

12.00noon on Friday 5th September 2025

Interview date:

w/c 15th September 2025

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES:

If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust's vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, if you have worked in a school previously please nominate the Headteacher.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES:

If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust's vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee from Pickwick Academy Trust. In line with KCSIE policy, we require the reference must come from Headteacher.

Talent Pool

If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to

sign up for our Talent Pool

. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 21 schools as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests. Please use the following link

https://mynewterm.com/candidate-login/

to join in.

Safeguarding and Pre-employment checks

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

Inclusive Community

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority - flexible working requests will be considered.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,404.00-25,183.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/09/2025