Job Description

Ipswich Private Kindergarten

Address:

901 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4NX

Salary:

12.21 plus per hour

Hours:

36 - 45 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent, required as soon as possible

Reference:

0509



This is your opportunity to provide individual care, support and exciting learning opportunities, caring for our older babies/younger toddlers who are 21-30 months old.


What will the job entail? Working as part of a team to care for up to 18 children, attending to their personal care as well as planning learning opportunities to enhance their knowledge and build on their existing skills.

Your responsibilities

In your role, you will work as a key person to support a small group of key children, which will include:

Liaising with the families and ensuring that personal care routines are followed. Regularly updating online learning journeys with observations. Planning and implementing learning opportunities for individuals and groups of children.

What you will need

Level 2 or above full and relevant childcare qualification. Experience of working with younger children. Experience of being a key person.

About us

We are an independent setting, established for 27 years. We have many long-standing staff and aim for a family feel, for the staff, children and their families. We offer a variety of options re: hours and pay over minimum wage, based on your qualification level.

What will offer you

Longevity and reliability are rewarded with regular bonuses, and we have an Employee Assistance Program with Bupa, which offers help and support with health, mental health, financial, etc. We are closed on Bank Holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year, offering staff a well-earned break over the festive period.

For more information

Please read the

(Word)

.


To find out more, please contact

Jacqui Mayes

and/or

Sarah Elvin

by calling

01473 406140

.

How to apply

To apply, please send your completed

Application Form (Word)

to Jacqui Mayes and Sarah Elvin, by email to

office@ipk901.co.uk

Closing date:

6.00 pm, Friday 12 December 2025.

Interview date:

December 2025/January 2026.