Early Years Educator; Part‑Time

Overview

YMCA Trinity Group – Childcare “Inspiring communities, transforming young lives”

Permanent Part Time Early Years Educator

18 hours, Term time only.

We have two part-time positions available:

• Monday–Tuesday
• Thursday–Friday

Please indicate your preferred working pattern on your application form.

Job Reference EYE-SM-TTO

Location YMCA Childcare, St Margaret’s Road, Lowestoft NR32

YMCA Trinity Group is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Early Years Educator to join our vibrant childcare setting in Lowestoft.

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.

• 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

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!

• A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• 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.

This role is contracted for 18 hours per week.

We have two shift patterns available:

• Position 1:
  Thursday & Friday — 8:00am to 6:00pm
• Position 2:
  Monday & Tuesday — 8:00am to 6:00pm

Please indicate your preferred option when applying.

Salary is £9642.90 per annum

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

£1,000 Department of Education Recruitment Incentive for new or returning Early Years Staff after 6 months of employment (conditions apply)

28/02/2026, interview date to be confirmed.

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

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact our Childcare Managers on or email kim or Deputy Childcare Manager Claire (
Cla)

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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. CVs 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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