Nursery Assistant (Maternity Leave Cover)

We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified nursery practitioner to join our outstanding team of professional staff in our caring, supportive setting. We offer exceptional childcare provision for children aged 3 months to 5 years, in the centre of Ipswich. We work in partnership with families to ensure each child feels safe, secure and has plenty of opportunities to discover new adventures, learn, grow, and thrive. As a 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 the 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. The Lodge is easily accessible in the heart of Ipswich. Our attractive buildings offer bright, spacious rooms, a large garden and outdoor environment and we are situated close to Christchurch Park. We have four age ranges: Discoverers, Explorers, Adventurers and Pre School and children move on to the next stage at the appropriate time, but when they are ready. Our specially designed rooms provide the perfect environment for each age range and children always have regular access to our spacious garden and outdoor areas. Our Pre-School room has a full-time qualified teacher during term-time. The Nursery opens all year round (apart from Christmas week and a week in August) from 7.30am until 6.00pm. What you need to know: As a full-time member of our Nursery Team 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 starting salary will be £25,272 per annum. 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