Early Years Practitioner

Little Leaders Childcare; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Staff childcare discount

Training packages

Paid lunch breaks

Job summary

Little Leaders Childcare in Ipswich is hiring a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to care for babies aged 6 months to 2 years in the baby room. This permanent role involves supporting routines, development and parent communication, within a small local team.

The position is based on 36–40 hours per week, with a competitive salary and benefits. Training packages, pension scheme, staff childcare discount and paid lunch breaks are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a baby room.
• Level 3 childcare qualification is required.
• Caring and nurturing nature to support the younger children.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the babies with their routines, sleep, learning and development within the busy baby room.
• Working within a team and building relationships with parents.
• Carrying out observations to help support the children’s development.

Skills

Baby room experience

Caring and nurturing

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

• Little Leaders Childcare
• Address: Martlesham Heath IP5 3SL and Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9FG
• Salary: £24,167.52 - £26,852.80 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 36 – 40 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0994

Little Leaders Childcareare seeking to appoint a Level 3 Early Years Practitionerwho will work within the baby room caring for children from 6 months – 2yrs.

You will care and support babies in their development, working within a team to provide high-quality childcare to the children all year.

Your responsibilities

• Supporting the babies with their routines, sleep, learning and development within the busy baby room.
• Working within a team and building relationships with parents.
• Carrying out observations to help support the children’s development.

What you will need:

• Level 3 or above childcare qualification
• Experience of working within a baby room
• Caring and nurturing nature to support the younger children

About us

We are a local family run business which has 6 settings across Suffolk. We strive to provide high-quality childcare to the families within the local areas.

What we will offer you:

• Pension scheme
• Staff childcare discount
• Training packages
• Paid lunch breaks

For more information

Please contact Claire Bennett by emailing [e-mail].

Closing date: 5 pm, 13 November 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 16 November 26