YMCA Trinity Group - Childcare "Inspiring communities, transforming young lives"
Permanent Early Years Educator
15 hours, Term time only. Fixed term until 17th July 2026.
Job Reference EYE-WL-FTC
Location YMCA Childcare, Water Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2NH
YMCA Trinity Group is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Early Years Educator to join our vibrant childcare setting in Lowestoft.
The role
At YMCA Childcare we are looking for an Early Years Educator to work within our 2.5-4yr room.
Are you excited about sparking curiosity, inspiring little imaginations, and helping children learn through play? We're searching for a fun, creative Early Years Educator to join our cheerful, supportive team.
As an Early Years Educator, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the room and ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.
What You'll Do
- Supporting the day-to-day running of the room
- Providing high-quality learning experiences in line with the EYFS
- Working as part of a friendly, experienced, and supportive team
- Using your initiative while also taking direction when needed
- Bringing creativity, vision, and enthusiasm to your practice
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?
What You'll Need
- Qualified with full and relevant Early Years qualifications, or equivalent, minimum Level 2
- A minimum of two years post qualifying experience
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
- Great IT skills and a collaborative spirit
Salary and Benefits
Salary is £8035.75 (Term Time, includes holiday pay)
- Reduced childcare costs for employees' own children
- 5 weeks holiday plus public holiday allowance (pro rata)Paid day off for your birthday (dependent on staff rota)
- Development and internal progression opportunities
- DBS check facilitated and paid as part of onboarding
- Comprehensive induction programme and career development support
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their immediate families
Days and hours
This role is contracted for 15 hours per week. Term time only, working: Monday 9:00am - 12:00pm, Thursday and Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm. Will consider a job share.
Contact
Childcare Managers on or email
Essential Information
All candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once positions are filled.
