Early Years Practitioner

3 days ago


Stowmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom Suffolk Jobs Direct Full time
Description
  • Bacton Under Fives
  • Address: The Playcentre, Tailors Green, Bacton IP14 4LL
  • Salary: Above NMW
  • Hours: Part time and full time available, hours between 7.45am - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday
  • Contract: Permanent 
  • Reference: 0538

Bacton Under Fives are on the search for a kind, caring individual who is passionate about providing exceptional care for children and their families at either a Level 3 or Level 2. We are open to discuss part time or full-time hours, although it is not possible to accommodate 9am – 3pm shift patterns.

Your responsibilities

Under the guidance of the room leader, you will:

  • create a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel safe, valued, and eager to explore
  • plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children's learning and development across the EYFS including observing and recording progress using a play based approach 
  • build strong positive relationships with children and their families
  • work collaboratively with the team to create a consistent, supportive and inclusive setting
  • contribute to the settings continuous improvement by sharing ideas, reflecting on practice and participating in training and staff meetings.

What you will need

  • Level 3 full and relevant early years qualification (level 2 would be considered)
  • A genuine passion for Early Years 
  • Strong communications skills
  • Ability to work as part of an established team
  • First Aid, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding desirable.

About us

Bacton Under Fives are a well-established Early Years Setting in rural Bacton. We are a committee led charity, providing play-based learning and care from birth to 5 years old with a wraparound care option. We are open all year round except for bank holidays and over Christmas. Our most recent Ofsted was in 2024 where we received a 'Good'. In line with our safer recruitment policy, any offer of employment is conditional of 2 satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

What will offer you

  • A fun friendly supportive team
  • Opportunities for CPD
  • Casual dress
  • Staff discount
  • Christmas closure. 

To find out more

Please contact Rebecca Pipe by calling We welcome informal discussions.

How to apply
 

Send a CV and covering letter to

Closing date: 1pm, 5 January 2026.

Interview date:  week commencing 12 January 2026.



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