Early Years Educator

Suffolk County Council; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Christmas bonus

Job summary

Little Acorns Childcare in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an Early Years Educator to provide high-quality care and development opportunities for children aged 9 months to 5 years. You will support individual needs and help children feel safe, happy and confident in a nurturing nursery environment.

The role involves supporting learning through age-appropriate activities, maintaining hygiene and personal care routines, and ensuring a clean, safe nursery.

Qualifications

• Relevant level 2 or above Childcare qualification approved by OFSTED.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring and supportive environment for children.
• Plan and support activities that promote children’s learning and development.
• Meet each child’s individual needs and support their wellbeing.
• Follow appropriate hygiene, toileting, mealtime and personal care routines.
• Observe and monitor children’s progress and development.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe nursery environment.
• Work effectively with colleagues and communicate appropriately with parents/carers.
• Follow nursery policies, safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements.

Education

OFSTED-approved childcare qualification

Job description

• Little Acorns Childcare
• Address: Beacon Church, Oakes Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6PX
• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: Full Time, 9.00 am - 4.00 pm
• Contract: Permanent, required from January 2027
• Reference: 0921

Little Acorns Childcare are seeking an Early Years Educator to provide high-quality care, learning and development opportunities for children aged 9 months - 5 years old, supporting their individual needs and helping them feel safe, happy and confident in the nursery environment.

In this role, you will support children’s learning and development through a range of age-appropriate activities, meeting their individual needs, maintaining good hygiene and personal care routines, and helping to keep the nursery environment clean, safe and tidy.

Your responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring and supportive environment for children.
• Plan and support activities that promote children’s learning and development.
• Meet each child’s individual needs and support their wellbeing.
• Follow appropriate hygiene, toileting, mealtime and personal care routines.
• Observe and monitor children’s progress and development.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe nursery environment.
• Work effectively with colleagues and communicate appropriately with parents/carers.
• Follow nursery policies, safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements.

What you will need

• Relevant level 2 or above Childcare qualification approved by OFSTED.

About us

Little Acorns is a welcoming and nurturing nursery that provides a safe, caring environment where children can learn, grow and develop. We are proud of our caring and supportive team and value creating a positive workplace where staff feel appreciated and supported.

We offer convenient on-site parking directly in front of the nursery, as well as a performance-based Christmas bonus to recognise and reward our team for their hard work and commitment.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (Word).

For a chat about the role, please contact Jo Bailey by calling 01284 756588 or email [e-mail]

Closing date: 1.00 pm, 30 September 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 5 October 2026.