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Nursery Assistants (Qualified) Financial Incentives AvailableFINANCIAL INCENTIVES AVAILABLE A financial incentive of up to 1,000 may be available through the Department for Education if you are new or returning to Early Years. Further details can be discussed at interview.We currently have vacancies for full-time, qualified nursery practitioners to join our outstanding team of professional staff in our caring, supportive setting. These vacancies will predominantly involve working with our under 2s.For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Hayley List, Nursery Manager, at 01473 282811 or email hello@lodgedaynursery.co.uk.About The LodgeWe offer exceptional childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years in Ipswich. Join our team of professional, qualified staff in a caring, supportive environment. We were rated Outstanding in our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022.About YouYou will help deliver the EYFS curriculum, ensuring high standards of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care. You will work closely with colleagues to provide a stimulating, safe, and caring environment tailored to the needs of the children.Your Working Hours37.5 hours per week, Mondays to Fridays, on a rota to maintain staffing ratios during nursery hours.Your Salary and BenefitsStarting salary between 24,277 and 25,057 per annum, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience. All appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period.28 days paid holiday annually (including bank holidays), plus 5 additional days when the nursery is closed in August and December, totaling 33 days paid time off.We offer an attractive pension scheme with life cover, access to Smart Health wellbeing scheme, free use of the schools swimming pool and gym, a free daily lunch, limited free parking, and potential school fee remission after 3+ years.Visit our website for more information and the full job description. To apply, complete the application form available on our website: www.ipswich.school/vacancies. Applications should be submitted by 9am on Friday 8 August 2025 to the HR Director at Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG, or via email at hr@ipswich.school. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 11 August.Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.Ipswich School is a Registered Charity, No 310493. VAT reg: 479 7245 36. #J-18808-Ljbffr