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?

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

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

Please refer to the Job description in full for further details about the role

Safer Recruitment

In line with safer recruitment processes, successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, facilitated and paid for by YMCA Trinity Group.

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

Salary and Benefits Salary is £8035.75

(Term Time, includes holiday pay)

Additional benefits we offer include.

• 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

Closing Date

Applications are reviewed regularly, so early application is encouraged.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once positions are filled.

Contact Us If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact our

Childcare Managers on 01502 585882 or email kim.streater@ymcatrinity.org.uk

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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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