Nursery Assistants (Qualified) – Financial Incentives Available

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

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Ipswich seeks full-time qualified nursery assistants to deliver the EYFS curriculum in a supportive environment. The role requires working with children under 2 years and offers a salary range of £24,277 to £25,057 based on qualifications. Benefits include 33 days of paid time off, a pension scheme, and wellness support. Applications must be completed by 9 am on August 8, 2025.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday, plus additional paid time off

Attractive pension scheme

Free swimming pool and fitness gym access

Free freshly prepared lunch

Limited free parking for staff

Qualifications

• Must work with children aged under 2 years.
• Ability to create a stimulating, safe learning environment.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the EYFS curriculum effectively.
• Provide high-quality care and support to children.
• Collaborate with nursery team members to maintain staffing ratios.

Skills

Experience with EYFS curriculum

Team collaboration

Childcare knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare

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/

FINANCIAL INCENTIVES AVAILABLE – A financial incentive of up to £1,000 may be available through the Department for Education if you are new or returning to Early Years. Further details can be discussed at interview.

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 – 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 9am on Friday 8 August 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 during the week commencing 11 August

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.