Bank Early Years Educator

YMCA Trinity Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Ipswich is seeking a Bank Early Years Educator to support their team. This role involves ensuring high-quality learning experiences for children and covering staff absences. Candidates should have a relevant Early Years qualification and a passion for children's education. The position offers an hourly rate between £12.36 - £12.51, plus various benefits including training and internal progression opportunities.

Benefits

DBS Cost Paid

Induction Programme and on‑the‑job Training Opportunities

Regular Supervisions

Internal progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post‑qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day running of our vibrant childcare rooms.
• Deliver high‑quality learning experiences for children aged 0–5.
• Step in to cover staff absences and holidays.
• Bring creativity, energy, and a sense of fun to every session.

Skills

Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework

Great IT skills

Collaborative spirit

Education

Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

YMCA Trinity Group – Childcare

Sessional Contract Early Years Educator

Job Reference BANK-EYE-PR

Location YMCA Childcare Providence, 2 Wellington Street, Ipswich IP1 2NU

We’re looking for passionate Bank Early Years Educators to join our friendly and professional team!

YMCA Trinity Group is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for Bank Early Years Educators and Early Years Assistants to join our childcare settings in Ipswich. These flexible roles involve supporting our dedicated childcare team on an as‑needed basis, primarily to cover staff holidays and absences.

In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the day‑to‑day running of our vibrant childcare rooms
• Deliver high‑quality learning experiences for children aged 0–5
• Step in to cover staff absences and holidays
• Bring creativity, energy, and a sense of fun to every session

Are You the One We’re Looking For?

Can you…

• Sing out of tune with confidence in a room full of giggling children?
• Be a pirate on Monday and a doctor on Tuesday?
• Dive into messy play with enthusiasm?
• Recite The Very Hungry Caterpillar from memory?
• Get genuinely excited about a child’s learning milestone?
• Share ideas and bring them to life with your team?

If you said yes, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Need:

• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
• At least 2 years of post‑qualification experience
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Great IT skills and a collaborative spirit

Salary and Benefits

Our bank workers hourly rate is between £12.36 - £12.51. (Dependent on qualifications, hourly rate includes holiday pay).

Additional benefits we offer include:

• DBS Cost Paid
• Induction Programme and on‑the‑job Training Opportunities
• Regular Supervisions
• Internal progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date

Applications are assessed on a regular basis, therefore early application is advised. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when roles are filled.

Contact Us

Nathalie Howell: Childcare Manager -Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] / [e-mail]

Additional Information

Please note YMCA Trinity Group does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non‑UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.

Unless stated otherwise, we do require an application form, completed in full, should you wish to be considered for a role with YMCA Trinity Group. Applications are scored against the relevant job description. CV’s will not be considered as an application.

Occasionally we fill a role sooner than expected, we reserve the right to withdraw vacancies before an advertised closing date. Early application is advised. An email will be sent to confirm receipt of applications, please contact us if you have a problem submitting your application.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

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