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Nursery practitioner

Horsham
Little Barn Owls Nursery & Farm School
Nursery practitioner
€25,000 - €30,000 a year
Posted: 30 June
Offer description

*Job Title:* Nursery Practitioner – Forest & Farm School Nursery
_Location: _Horsham, West Sussex
_Salary:_ Up to £30,000 per year
_Job Type:_ Full-time, Permanent

Why Join Us?

*80% Childcare Discount*✈ *All-Expenses-Paid International CPD Trips*
*Wellbeing Support & Career Growth*

About the Role

We’re Little Barn Owls Nursery Group – an award-winning, Reggio Emilia-inspired nursery based in beautiful West Sussex. Recently named *2024 Nursery World Award Winners*, we’re now looking for passionate *Nursery Practitioners* to join our fun, creative and nature-loving team!

You’ll be part of a group that champions outdoor learning, imaginative play, and meaningful connections with children and families.

What You’ll Do
* Support children aged 6 months to 5 years in their learning and development
* Create a warm, stimulating and safe environment
* Engage children in outdoor play, forest school and farm-based activities
* Observe and track development, helping children meet their milestones
* Build positive relationships with families
* Work closely with your team to deliver an inspiring, child-led curriculum
* Get stuck in! (We don’t mind a bit of mud and mess around here)

What You’ll Need
* *Level 3 (or above) Childcare Qualification*
* Passion for Early Years and outdoor learning
* A caring, can-do attitude and team spirit
* Good understanding of EYFS & safeguarding
* (Bonus: experience with Reggio Emilia or Forest School – but not essential!)

Training & Development

After your 3-month induction, you’ll be enrolled in the *Little Barn Owls Training Academy*, completing 12 practical, self-paced modules designed to make you an Outstanding Early Years Educator. You’ll also receive 1:1 mentoring and opportunities for international training!

More Benefits
* *33 days holiday* (including bank holidays)
* Regular staff socials, fun days & meals out
* Long-service rewards and loyalty bonuses
* Option to buy/sell annual leave
* Access to health cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme
* Career progression & internal promotion opportunities
* Work alongside professional artists in creative studios (Ateliers)

Hours
* Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 6:00pm
* Full-time only (we are open 51 weeks/year)

Important Info
* Enhanced *DBS check and references* required
* We’re proud to be an *equal opportunities employer*
* We are committed to safeguarding all children and staff

About Little Barn Owls

With four beautiful nurseries across West Sussex, we’re known for combining *child-led learning* with the magic of nature and creativity.

_Nursery World UK Nursery Group of the Year 2020_
_UK Nursery of the Year 2015_

*Apply Now* on to join our award-winning nursery family and grow your early years career with purpose, passion, and play.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends

Application question(s):
* Do you hold a Level 3 in Childcare?

Experience:
* Childcare: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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