Nursery Assistants (Qualified)

TES FE News; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Ipswich is seeking full-time Qualified Nursery Assistants to join their outstanding team. Candidates will deliver high-quality care and education for children under 2 in a supportive environment recognized for its excellence. Competitive salary, generous time off, and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday plus additional time off

Attractive pension scheme with life cover

Free lunch provided daily

Free use of School’s swimming pool and fitness gym

Limited free parking available for staff

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 in childcare.
• Experience working with under 2s preferred.
• Understanding of the EYFS curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the EYFS curriculum to ensure children's development.
• Maintain safety and provide a stimulating learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with the nursery team.

Skills

Physical care

Emotional care

Social care

Intellectual care

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Job Overview

QUALIFIED NURSERY ASSISTANTS

(full-time, permanent)

Required as soon as possible

The Lodge Day Nursery- Ipswich School’s Outstanding Day Nursery

https://www.lodgedaynursery.co.uk/

We currently have vacancies for full time, qualified nursery practitioners to join our outstanding team of professional staff in our caring, supportive setting. These vacancies will predominantly be working with our under 2s.

For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Hayley List, Nursery Manager on 01473 282811 or email [e-mail]!

About The Lodge

We offer exceptional childcare provision for children aged 3 months to 5 years, in the centre of Ipswich. You will join a team of professional, qualified staff in a caring, supportive setting. We were rated as ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent Ofsted inspection (in September 2022).

About You

As an important member of our nursery team, you will help us to deliver the EYFS curriculum, which ensures a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children attending our nursery. You will work closely with other staff to provide a stimulating, safe and caring learning environment appropriate to the needs of the children in our care.

Your Working Hours

You will work for 37.5 hours each week on Mondays – Fridays throughout the year on a rota to make sure we maintain our staffing ratios during the nursery opening hours.

Your Salary And Benefits

Your starting salary will be between £24,277 and £25,057 per annum if you are Level 3 qualified, and will depend on your skills, qualifications and experience.

All our appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of 6-month probationary period.

You will have 28 days’ paid holiday each year (including bank holidays) and a further 5 days as paid time off when the nursery is closed in August (one day) and at Christmas (4 days). Giving a total of 33 days’ paid time off each year.

We offer an attractive pension scheme with life cover.

You will also join Smart Health, a wellbeing scheme for staff offering 24/7 online GP and mental health support.

You will be able to use the School’s swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge

We offer a free freshly prepared lunch each day in School.

We have (limited) free parking available for staff.

You may be entitled to generous school fee remission (after you have been with us for 3+ years).

We would encourage you to visit the nursery’s website https://www.lodgedaynursery.co.uk/ and to read the full job description for this role (which you will find on our website: www.ipswich.school/vacancies). Please apply using the application form provided below – we are unable to accept CVs in place of a fully completed application form for a role in our nursery team.

Completed application forms should be returned by noon on Friday 11 July 2025 to the Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG. You can also email your application to [e-mail]. Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 21 July 2025.

Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the job, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.