Bank Early Years Assistants & Educators
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.36 to £12.51 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Lowestoft, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | YMCA Trinity Group |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | BANK-EYE-LO |
Summary
YMCA Trinity Group – Childcare ‘Inspiring communities, transforming young lives’
Vacancy Bank Early Years Assistants and Early Years Educators
Job Reference BANK-EYE-LO
Location YMCA Childcare Water Lane and St Margaret’s Road, Lowestoft, NR32
We’re looking for passionate Bank Early Years Educators to join our friendly and professional team!
YMCA Trinity Group is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for Bank Early Years Educators and Early Years Assistants to join our childcare settings in Lowestoft. These flexible roles involve supporting our dedicated childcare team on an as-needed basis, primarily to cover staff holidays and absences.
What You’ll Do:
Support the day-to-day running of our vibrant childcare rooms
Deliver high-quality learning experiences for children aged 0–5
Step in to cover staff absences and holidays
Bring creativity, energy, and a sense of fun to every session
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:
A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
At least 2 years of post-qualification 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
In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Salary Hourly rate Our bank workers hourly rate is £12.36 – £12.51. (Dependent on qualifications, hourly rate includes holiday pay).
Additional benefits we offer include.
DBS Cost Paid
Induction Programme and on the job Training Opportunities
Regular Supervisions
Internal progression opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date Applications are assessed on a regular basis, therefore early application is advised. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when roles are filled.
Contact Us
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact; Kim Streater: Childcare Manager -Telephone: Email: Kim.Streater@ymcatrinity.org.uk / recruitment@ymcatrinity.org.uk
*Occasionally our emails will go into a Spam / Junk file, we suggest you check here if you are expecting to hear back from us.
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!
Ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals is paramount to our mission. As such, we are committed to upholding rigorous safeguarding practices in all aspects of our work. Join us in making a meaningful difference while adhering to the highest standards of care and protection for those we serve.
Visit ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk to view our current work and volunteering opportunities
Vacancy Bank Early Years Assistants and Early Years Educators
Job Reference BANK-EYE-LO
Location YMCA Childcare Water Lane and St Margaret’s Road, Lowestoft, NR32
We’re looking for passionate Bank Early Years Educators to join our friendly and professional team!
YMCA Trinity Group is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for Bank Early Years Educators and Early Years Assistants to join our childcare settings in Lowestoft. These flexible roles involve supporting our dedicated childcare team on an as-needed basis, primarily to cover staff holidays and absences.
What You’ll Do:
Support the day-to-day running of our vibrant childcare rooms
Deliver high-quality learning experiences for children aged 0–5
Step in to cover staff absences and holidays
Bring creativity, energy, and a sense of fun to every session
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:
A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
At least 2 years of post-qualification 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
In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Salary Hourly rate Our bank workers hourly rate is £12.36 – £12.51. (Dependent on qualifications, hourly rate includes holiday pay).
Additional benefits we offer include.
DBS Cost Paid
Induction Programme and on the job Training Opportunities
Regular Supervisions
Internal progression opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date Applications are assessed on a regular basis, therefore early application is advised. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when roles are filled.
Contact Us
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact; Kim Streater: Childcare Manager -Telephone: Email: Kim.Streater@ymcatrinity.org.uk / recruitment@ymcatrinity.org.uk
*Occasionally our emails will go into a Spam / Junk file, we suggest you check here if you are expecting to hear back from us.
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!
Ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals is paramount to our mission. As such, we are committed to upholding rigorous safeguarding practices in all aspects of our work. Join us in making a meaningful difference while adhering to the highest standards of care and protection for those we serve.
Visit ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk to view our current work and volunteering opportunities
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