Job Description

Bacton Under Fives

Address:

Bacton, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 4LL

Salary:

12.40ph 21+ (meets NMW)

Hours:

Full time between the hours of 7.45am - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday

Contract:

Maternity / Paternity Cover (12 months) . Required as soon as possible

Reference:

0492
Could lead to permanent role for the right candidate.

Bacton Under Fives

are on the search for a kind and caring

Early Years Practitioner

who is passionate about providing exceptional care for children and is ready to join our dedicated established team.


You will support the room leader by helping to create a safe, fun and inviting environment where little minds can grow and achieve great things. You will be responsible for a key group of children, ensuring that their needs are being met and observations are documented in their online journal.

You will need:

to be a Level 3 Early Years Educator (Level 2 may be considered) or equivalent full and relevant qualification experience of working in an early years setting to be passionate about providing children with the best start in life to be a strong communicator and team player.
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. In line with our safer recruitment policy, any offer of employment is conditional of 2 satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

We will offer you:

a fun friendly supportive team opportunities for CPD an optional pension scheme Christmas closure- a time to switch off and relax after all that hard work.

To find out more

For further information, please contact

Rebecca Pipe

or

Helen Cardy

by calling

01449 780079

.


We welcome informal discussions.

How to apply

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to

bactonunderfives2023@outlook.com

Closing date: 1 pm, 5 December 2025.

Interview date: week commencing 15 December 2025.