Little Squirrels nursery have the pleasure of opening a full-time early years practitioner position within our baby room, set in a small rural nursery in Shrawley. This job is to start December 2025 (Sooner if possible).
We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated individual who has a passion for working with young children. We are a very outdoor setting so someone who likes the outdoors is essential. We are a homely, welcoming and friendly setting with a unique ethos. Our pedagogy is to follow a hygge approach for our atmosphere, curiosity approach for our learning environment and child led learning.
The successful candidate will have experience working with babies, a minimum of a level 3 qualification in childcare, good communication skills and have sound knowledge of the early years foundation stage.
The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:
· Fulfil the welfare requirements of the EYFS and have sound understanding of the learning and development requirements.
· Liase with parents and other professionals.
· Implement their ideas and enthusiasm to support our teaching and learning approach of in the moment planning.
· Be a key person to a small group of children.
· Provide a stimulating environment for the babies.
· Work as part of a team, but also be confident to work independently and use own initiative.
Little Squirrels is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care. This role will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.
This is a full time permanent position.
If you feel you could fulfil this position, please contact us for an application pack email – Shrawley
Closing date: 7th November 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing week 10th November 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person