Assistant in Early Years Education

TeacherActive Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant 24/7 support

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD courses access via My-Progression

PAYE employment with no hidden charges

Referral bonus up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for Ipswich, offering supportive onboarding and ongoing consultant support. The role focuses on high-quality care, development through play, and strong EYFS knowledge within a well-established nursery group.

Ideal candidates have Level 2/3 childcare qualifications, enjoy teamwork, and are committed to safeguarding. On-site posting with flexible opportunities and ongoing professional development through TeacherActive CPD channels.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years is desirable, depending on the position.
• Previous experience in a nursery, childcare or early years environment.
• An understanding of child development and the importance of the EYFS.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• A genuine interest in building a career within Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support for children across different stages of early development.
• Plan and encourage engaging activities that support learning through play.
• Understand and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and other members of the nursery team.
• Recognise and respond to children's individual needs, interests and development.
• Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the setting.

Skills

Plan engaging activities

Safeguarding awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare or Early Years

Job description

Early Years Practitioner - Ipswich | Exciting Nursery Opportunities

Are you looking for your next opportunity within Early Years? Do you have a passion for helping young children build confidence, develop new skills and reach their full potential?

TeacherActive is currently supporting a well-established nursery group in Ipswich with their recruitment and is looking to hear from enthusiastic, committed and reliable Early Years Practitioners who want to be part of a positive nursery environment.

We are keen to speak with individuals who understand how important the early years are and who can bring energy, patience and a genuine passion for childcare into their work.

THE ROLE – WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

A successful Early Years Practitioner plays an important role in creating an environment where children feel safe, supported and encouraged to learn.

We are looking for people who can:

• Provide high-quality care and support for children across different stages of early development.
• Plan and encourage engaging activities that support learning through play.
• Understand and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and other members of the nursery team.
• Recognise and respond to children's individual needs, interests and development.
• Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the setting.

WHAT EXPERIENCE OR QUALIFICATIONS WILL YOU NEED?

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years is desirable, depending on the position.
• Previous experience in a nursery, childcare or early years environment.
• An understanding of child development and the importance of the EYFS.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• A genuine interest in building a career within Early Years.

We are interested in speaking with both experienced practitioners and individuals who are looking to develop their experience within the childcare sector.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM TEACHERACTIVE:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you throughout the onboarding process.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply).
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel.
• Market-leading rates of pay, starting from £14.25 per hour.
• A range of day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Early Years Consultant.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply).
• PAYE employment, ensuring the correct level of Tax and National Insurance is deducted, with no hidden administration charges or fees.

YOUR JOURNEY WITH TEACHERACTIVE

Before starting work within our partner nursery settings, all successful candidates will complete TeacherActive's registration and compliance process.

This involves the relevant identity verification, qualification checks, employment history, references, safeguarding checks and DBS requirements.

Our team will support you throughout the process, explaining what is required and helping you get everything in place before your first assignment.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.