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The value of our staff is paramount and working at Ipswich High School presents a huge range of opportunities for personal and professional development. Our available roles represent a significant opportunity for you to contribute to our story, and to enhance the educational experience of all our pupils. We are enormously proud of the teaching and support staff and hope you will consider joining us. Every member of our school staff has access to support and training to help them develop professionally within their role, as well as numerous benefits including reduced fees for family members wishing to attend the school.
We hope that after reading about our current vacancies, you will decide to apply. We are sure you will find a truly rewarding and enjoyable journey ahead of you at a time of exciting developments within the school.
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 on-line searches before appointment.
EYFS Learning Support Assistant (Prep School)
Salary: Competitive renumeration, based on skills, knowledge and experience
Hours:Â 36 hours per week, 34 weeks per year (term time plus 4 INSET days)
Working Pattern: Monday – Wednesday: 08:15 – 16:30, Thursday: 08:15 – 16:25 and Friday: 08:15 – 15:30
Contract: Permanent
Required: September 2026
To support our growing pupil numbers in Nursery and Reception we 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 an 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.
To find out more:
Please see the Recruitment Pack and Job Description to find out more about this role.
If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail or to arrange a tour of the school, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager on 01473 780201 or via email: recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
How to apply:
Please return your completed application form, enclosing a cover letter supporting your application to Linda Marsh, HR Manager at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
Please note we are unable to accept CV’s as the only form of application. A CV can be submitted in addition to the application form and cover letter.
Closing date: Friday, 10th July 2026 at 9.00 am
Applications will be considered on receipt, and we reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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.
