Nursery Practitioner​/Assistant

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Job . ECC0-144 Position Type:
Early Years Pay Range: up to £26,000

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Full-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 28/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews:
To be confirmed

Little Acorns Nursery in Hutton Brentwood are seeking motivated, talented nursery practitioners to be a part of our intimate setting within Woodlands Schools Ltd. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and development. We are looking for level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to work as part of a team to provide outstanding service in our beautifully resourced nursery setting.

• Lunch provided - discounted or free food
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas Closure - paid stand-down days
• Free Parking
• Free uniform, free training and free DBS check
• Career Opportunities:
  Ongoing continuous development and early years quality training and mentoring
• Company Pension Scheme (after 3 months)

• NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• 1 year minimum experience
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
• Excellent organisational skills
• Exceptional communication skills, energy and a positive 'can do' attitude
• Passion for delivering outstanding childcare and learning

Little Acorns Nursery - Woodlands Schools is committed to the safeguarding of children. Child protection screening will apply to this post. Some of the information that we request on the application is for this purpose.

Monday to Friday 40 hours per week or 4 long days per week with a fixed day off

Woodlands Schools Hutton Manor - and its sister school at Great Warley - offer an exceptional learning experience for children aged 2 – 11 years.

Our aim is to ensure our children feel valued and challenged every day, as we inspire them to be the best version of themselves

We combine all that is traditionally best, together with progressive and forward- thinking ideas, to enable pupils to become socially responsible citizens and life-long learners.

The school seeks to foster curiosity, independence and a love of learning in a happy and safe environment, allowing pupils to achieve their full potential in personal, social, spiritual and academic development.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Pauline Bones
Woodlands Schools Ltd
428 Rayleigh Road
Hutton, Brentwood
Brentwood, CM13 1SD

Telephone:
Email: pauli

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