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Nursery Assistant

Ipswich On-site 0-2 yrs exp
ChildcareEarly years educationNurturingPlay-based curriculumOutdoor exploration

Requirements

Applicants must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo child protection screening, including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job Description

  • Little Jo’s Day Nursery 
  • Address: St Joseph’s College, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 9DR
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Hours: Full time, all year round               
  • Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible      
  • Reference: 0876

 

Little Jo’s Day Nursery is looking for a Nursery Assistant.

 

Little Jo’s Day Nursery is an Ipswich-based school that provides a warm, nurturing environment for children aged 9 months to 4 years.
It’s a space where they can learn, grow and thrive thanks to our play-based curriculum which is designed to inspire creativity, curiosity and a love of learning. Nestled within a stunning 65-acre natural setting, our nursery encourages outdoor exploration with a focus on fostering both physical and emotional well-being.

We will offer you:

  • flexible childcare hours to accommodate the schedules of busy parents

  • early Years Funding to support your family’s needs

  • woodland explorers to encourage a connection with nature

  • dedicated spaces and caring staff to inspire learning and growing.

We are thrilled to announce that places will be available from 9 months this September with the exciting expansion of our nursery already under way.

 

To find out more

For further details, please email the HR Officer on careers@stjos.co.uk or call

01473 690281.

 
How to apply

To apply, please visit our website

 
Closing date: 12 pm, 17 August 2026.
 

The College reserves the right to interview prior to the closing deadline, so early applications are encouraged.

St Joseph’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please be advised that applications cannot be accepted unless they are on the College’s Application Form. References will be taken up and will be carefully checked. DBS charge payable by applicant.


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Skills

ChildcareEarly years educationNurturingPlay-based curriculumOutdoor explorationChild protectionSafeguarding