Job DescriptionSalary: D4- D6 (depending on experience) 24,404 - 25,183 pro rata (actual salary 12,437 - 12,834 per annum)Hours of work: 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).Contract type: PermanentThis is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Pickwick Academy Trust for further information.Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a permanent Nursery Teaching Assistant based at Ivy Lane School.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/sSupporting pupils self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural developmentProvide physical/personal care to pupils where requiredSupporting the Teacher/s and lead Teaching AssistantSupporting the curriculum - Support the delivery of the Early Years Framework and the enhanced curriculum offered by the school.Support the school e.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 playtimeWe 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 CPDEnthusiastic and motivated children who enjoy schoolA dedicated team of staff and governorsA commitment to further professional developmentThe opportunity to work collaboratively with other leaders within Pickwick Academy Trust schoolsGenerous contributory pension provisionFamily friendly policiesCommitment to flexible working;Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policiesAccess to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staffStrong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levelsPeople Strategy in place setting out the Trust''s commitments and initiatives to support staffA real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolatedFree eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)Free annual flu jabPartnership 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 SchemeFind out more and apply: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 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 who will be happy to help with your queries.Please go to the vacancy section on our website (This is shown under News and Events, Vacancies) or alternatively use the following linkPlease do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.Closing date: 12.00noon on 26 th August 2025Interview date: w/c 15 th September 2025Commencement date: As soon as possibleAt 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 activityInclusive 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 2020PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW.Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV''s submitted via the apply button will not be considered.