Early Years Practitioner

Guildhall Feoffment Preschool and Nursery; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community preschool in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner. You will create imaginative activities that promote play-based learning in a warm, friendly environment. Successful candidates will enjoy a supportive team, ongoing training, and several perks including wellbeing initiatives and generous holiday allowances. The role requires enthusiasm for childcare, teamwork, and the ability to build relationships with children and families. This full-time or part-time position offers a salary starting at £26,700 annually.

Benefits

Wellbeing Wednesdays

Generous holiday allowance

Free car parking

Ongoing training and development

Company events

Qualifications

• Childcare qualified or keen to learn.
• Bursting with enthusiasm and ideas.
• Patient, nurturing, and full of fun.
• Great communicator with a team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver imaginative activities that support learning through play.
• Work as part of a friendly, supportive team.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Help turn everyday moments into magical memories.

Skills

Childcare qualification

Enthusiasm and ideas

Communication skills

Patience and nurturing

Job description

We're Hiring! Early Years Practitioner Wanted

Location: Guildhall Feoffment Preschool and Nursery
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

We are dedicated to our staff and providing the best possible environment for our children. With this in mind we are offering flexible working patterns for the right candidate.

Salary: Competitive, with perks that'll make you smile!

Are you passionate about puddle jumping, finger painting, and building the best dens out of cushions? Do you believe that every day is an adventure waiting to happen? If yes - keep reading!

About Us

At Guildhall Feoffment Preschool and Nursery, we believe childhood should be magical. We're a warm, welcoming, and creative setting where curiosity leads the way and every child is celebrated. We sing, we dance, we play, we learn - and we do it all with kindness, joy, and a LOT of sparkle.

We are a charity run setting, offering funded spaces for children aged 9 months to 4 years old. We are open 800-1800 Monday to Friday 51 weeks of the year. We are located in the town centre of the beautiful Bury St Edmund's and are privileged to have Abbey gardens just on our doorstep. The natural surroundings that we find ourselves in enables us to enjoy regular walks, and outdoor learning as well as Forest school sessions.

We aim for all children to feel valued, respected and supported in a positive friendly community.

The Role

We're on the lookout for a brilliant Early Years Practitioner to join our fun-loving team as we continue to expand. You'll be helping to create a safe, stimulating and exciting environment where little minds can explore, grow, and flourish.

You'll:

• Plan and deliver imaginative activities that support learning through play
• Work as part of a friendly, supportive team
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Help us turn everyday moments into magical memories

About You

You are:

• Childcare qualified or keen to learn
• Bursting with enthusiasm and ideas
• Patient, nurturing, and full of fun
• A great communicator with a team spirit and a big heart

What We Offer

• A beautiful, charity run setting
• Relaxed and fun working environment. Overseen by a supportive committee team.
• Wonderful children, families and staff
• A supportive and caring team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Staff socials, birthdays off, and other lovely perks including wellbeing Wednesdays and generous holiday allowance
• Free car parking and town centre location
• Optional pension scheme
• Closed from Christmas Eve until January 2nd as additional paid holiday.
• A chance to make a real difference in little lives every single day

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay

From 26,700.00 per year

Work Location

In person

Expected start date

31/01/2026

How to Apply

Ready to bring your sparkle to our nursery? Apply now and let's create a world of wonder together.

You will also be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.

To apply, send your CV and a short message telling us why you'd be a perfect fit to the email address provided on our website.

Suitable candidates will be required to complete an application form as per our safer recruitment policy.