Early Years Educator

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Ipswich; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in childcare is looking for an Early Years Educator to join the team. The role involves caring for children's development, planning activities, and maintaining hygiene and safety in a nurturing environment. This fixed-term position is ideal for passionate educators with relevant qualifications. Enjoy working with a dedicated team in a supportive preschool setting while ensuring enriching experiences for children.

Benefits

Company Pension

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an early year setting.
• Current paediatric first aid certificate.
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care for children within the preschool.
• Assist in planning age-appropriate activities.
• Act as Key Person for allocated children.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Planning

Education

Full and relevant Childcare qualification, Level 3 preferred

Job description

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• Fixed Term for 11 Months from September 2025 till July 2026
• Reference: 0228
  
  
  

Job Description

• Acorn2oak Preschool, Ipswich, IP1 6QD
• Early Years Educator
• minimum wage - £12.80 per hour
• 37 hours per week (negotiable)
• Fixed Term for 11 Months from September 2025 till July 2026
• Reference: 0228
  
  
  

Your role

To be involved in looking after all aspects of a young child’s development. You will play a vital role in helping children to grow socially and emotionally and well as supporting as aspects of their physical and cognitive development. The role involves being hands on with the children in the setting , joining in with play activities, reading stories, singing songs etc. Your role will also involve developing a relationship with the parents and carers of the children and being able to talk to them about all aspects of their child’s day in preschool. As part of the team, you will also be involved in planning activities for the children in your care and maintaining health and hygiene standards as you go about your daily tasks.

Your Responsibilities

• to provide all aspects of basic care for the children within the preschool
• to assist in the planning and provision of age-appropriate child and adult led activities within the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
• to act as Key Person for allocated children, completing observations and maintaining learning journeys to record their progress and development
• to maintain relevant records and complete appropriate assessments for key children i.e. two-year-old progress checks and EYFS profiles
• to ensure the nursery provides a high quality, safe, stimulating and supportive environment in which children are recognised as unique, competent and active learners
• to undertake appropriate training and professional development activities as required
• to ensure the effective use of equipment and resources and routine cleaning of toys/equipment to maintain the hygiene and safety within the nursery
• to actively promote the provision with potential and existing parents and outside agencies
• to adhere to Safeguarding, including child protection, policy, procedures and practices
• to develop and maintain strong partnership and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day to day caring and early learning needs.
  
  
  

You will need:

• a full and relevant Childcare qualification. Level 3 preferred
• experience of working in an early year setting
• a current paediatric first aid certificate
• excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and ability to plan and evaluate age appropriate activities.
  
  
  

We will offer you:

• Company Pension
• The chance to work with an amazing group of practitioners
  
  
  

For more information:

For an informal discussion only, please contact Tanya or Tamara on [phone].

How to apply:

For an application form please email [e-mail]

Completed application to be returned to Tanya Harris at [e-mail] or via post to Acorn2Oak Preschool, Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD

Closing date: 20 June 2025

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