Overview
Rougham Acorns and Woodlands is a rural village preschool, set behind the primary school surrounded by countryside. We have been established since the mid 1990s. We can take 24 children per session including wrap around care and holiday club, and follow a ratio of 1-4 for 2yrs and 1-8 for 3+ yrs.
Position
Early Years Practitioner to join our team. We are looking for a passionate and patient practitioner to provide one-to-one support for a wonderful 3-year-old in our preschool, and to support children with additional needs so they thrive in their early years.
What we are looking for
* experience working with children with SEN (Special Educational Needs)
* a kind, patient, and creative approach to learning and play
* the ability to work closely with the team, parents and outside agencies
* an individual who can help create a safe, supportive and fun environment
We will offer you
* a welcoming and supportive preschool team
* opportunities for professional development and SEN training
* a rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference in a child’s early learning journey
* pay dependent on experience
* a workplace pension
* occupational sick pay, if applicable
* free parking
* a uniform
* a beautiful rural location
Role details
Address: Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9JJ
Salary: From £12.63 per hour
Hours: 8.30 am – 3.00 pm, Monday - Friday, Term time only
Contract: Fixed term until July 2026. Required as soon as possible
Reference: 0441
*With the opportunity for more hours during wrap around care until 5pm.
How to apply
To apply, please email your completed Application Form (pdf) by email to charlotte.sanders@acornsandwoodlands.com to request an application form.
Closing date: 1 pm, 31 October 2025. We reserve the right to close the application date before this deadline.
Please note: We may hold interviews as and when applications are received and reserve the right to offer to a candidate at any point, so please register your interest early.
About our ethos
Our ethos is that the children in our care learn through play, and with support will build resilience, confidence and independence. We have a magnificent garden that lends itself to lots of stimulating play for the children. We offer the children the opportunity of free flow play to fuel their creativity and imaginative thinking, come all weathers.
Safeguarding
At Rougham Acorns and Woodlands Preschool we have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all who enter the settings. We are committed to ensuring that our practices reflect our statutory responsibilities and that we comply with best practice and Ofsted requirements. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
#J-18808-Ljbffr