* The Willows Daycare
* Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 9UX
* Salary: £ £13.01 per hour
* Hours: 39 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
* Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
* Reference: 0585
The Willows Daycare is looking for a hardworking, fun, dedicated and imaginative Level 3 Early Years Practitioner that has a Passion for The Early Years.
The job will require working shifts, Monday- Friday between the hours of 7.45am and 6.15pm.
You will:
* safeguard and promote the welfare of the children
* interact and play with children
* support a group of children through the key person role
* support children's learning and development daily through effective implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage
* gain good professional relationships with key children and their families
* complete individual observations, assessments and planning for your key children
* monitor key children's progress through termly trackers
* assist in the ongoing maintenance of the environment, ensuring equipment is safe and standards of hygiene are high
* set up an engaging environment following the weekly short term environment plans
* assist with personal care, i.e. nappy changes, potty training and toileting
* prepare and serve meals and snacks in accordance with the settings food and drink policy
* recognise children as individuals, ensuring their needs are recognised and met
* follow direction from senior staff as well as using own initiative
* uphold the standards and reputation of the setting at all times
You will need:
* a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Practice
* a GCSE grade A - C in English and mathematics or equivalent
* good organisation skills
* excellent time management skills
* excellent communication skills.
The Willows daycare offers childcare for children aged from birth to 4 years in our day care and children from 5 – 11 years in our After-school club. Since opening in January 2007, the daycare has achieved 5 consecutive Outstanding judgements.
Our values are:
1.Communication that is open, honest and compassionate is at the heart of everything that we do. Helping us to build strong trusting relationships with all our colleagues, children and families within our diverse setting.
2. Continual Reflection of our practice ensures quality in all aspects of our provision. This ensures the best outcomes from children, providing them with the best start in their learning journey.
3. Passion for helping children develop is essential to our roll and making a difference to the lives of children in our care is what drives the setting.
4. Fun throughout the day for our children and staff contributes to positive wellbeing
We will offer you:
* full hour lunch breaks
* an annual salary review
* team bonding days/evenings
* a Christmas party night
* time off over Christmas and new year
* a long service bonus
* company events
* a company pension
* free onsite parking
* sick pay.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (pdf)
For further information, please call Emily Carter or Lucy Ray on
How to apply To apply, please email your CV to Closing date: 1 pm, 20 February 2026.
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