Nursery Assistant (Full time, part time and apprenticeships available)

We currently have the following vacancies for full time, ideally qualified, nursery practitioners to join our outstanding team of professional staff in our caring, supportive setting. Please indicate clearly on your application form which vacancy you are applying for: Vacancy 1: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) to start as soon as possible Vacancy 2: Permanent, flexible hours between 7hr - 20hr a week to start as soon as possible Vacancy 3: Early Years Level 3 apprenticeships full time (37.5 hours per week) to start as soon as possible with the apprenticeship likely to start in September 2026 For an informal discussion about these posts, Apprenticeship opportunities or The Lodge in general, please contact Hayley List, Nursery Manager on 01473 282811 or email hello@thelodgedaynursery.co.uk 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. 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 Mondays – Fridays throughout the year on a rota to make sure we maintain our staffing ratios during the nursery opening hours (7.30am to 6.00pm) and can be flexible during the day. Your Salary and Benefits For a full time Nursery Assistant position for the hours listed in vacancy 1, your starting salary will be £24,784.50 per annum and will depend on your skills, qualifications and experience. A part time position will be dependent on the number of hours worked which can be discussed at interview. If you join us to study for your Apprenticeship qualification, y