Nursery Practitioner - Play Out

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

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Ipswich is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to support children's development in a nurturing environment. The role involves hands-on care, planning activities, and building relationships with parents. Various working hours are available, including full-time and part-time options.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Regular staff events

Cycle to Work Scheme

Sick pay

Discount in local shops

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting is required.
• Current paediatric first aid certificate is needed.
• Knowledge of EYFS and ability to plan activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care for children within the nursery.
• Assist in planning age-appropriate activities.
• Maintain records and assessments for key children.

Skills

Child Development

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Childcare

Job description

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

• Ormiston Families, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9BU
• £12.60 per hour (FTE £24,570 – real living wage)
• Various posts and hours*
• Permanent, part time and bank
• Reference: 0213
• Required as soon as possible
• We have a range of hours available including:
• full time permanent post working 37.5 hours per week
• part time permanent posts either working 8am - 1pm or 1pm - 6pm
• as and when (bank).
  
  
  

Job Description

• Ormiston Families, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9BU
• £12.60 per hour (FTE £24,570 – real living wage)
• Various posts and hours*
• Permanent, part time and bank
• Reference: 0213
• Required as soon as possible
• We have a range of hours available including:
• full time permanent post working 37.5 hours per week
• part time permanent posts either working 8am - 1pm or 1pm - 6pm
• as and when (bank).
  
  
  

Your role

At Play Out, a Nursery Practitioner is 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 (ranging from babies to pre-schoolers) and that means joining in with play activities, reading stories, singing songs and generally being a playmate for the children. 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 nursery. 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 babies/children within the nursery
• 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 level 2 qualification or equivalent (minimum)
• experience of working in an early year setting
• baby/toddler room roles – experience of working with children under two/over two
• baby/toddler room roles – training specifically related to the care of babies/toddlers
• a current paediatric first aid certificate
• excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and ability to plan and evaluate age appropriate activities.
  
  
  

About Us

Ormiston Families is one of the leading charities working with children, young people, and families in the East of England. We take early and preventative action to support families to be safe, healthy, and resilient. All our services help people to build stronger networks, learn from experience and feel in control of their own wellbeing. We can only achieve this with the people who choose to work for us.

Play Out is a child focused, outdoor loving, puddle jumping, mud pie making childcare group. Our highly experienced and passionate team is committed to supporting children to develop through a rich learning environment. Play Out Ipswich is situated just outside the town centre, on Felixstowe Road, with close links to the main road and rail network. The nursery operates from 8am to 6pm daily.

We will offer you:

• a company pension scheme
• regular staff events
• an Employee Assistance Programme
• an Employee Discount Scheme
• we have trained Mental Health First Aiders who form our Wellbeing Team, promoting mental and physical health. Ormiston Families has also signed the pledge to support our employees going through the menopause in the workplace
• a Cycle to Work Scheme
• sick pay
• discount in local shops.
  
  
  

To find out more

For an informal discussion only, please contact [e-mail]

How To Apply

For further information and to apply please visit our website (Ormiston Families)

Closing date: 5pm, 10 June 2025.

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