Qualified Nursery Practitioner

We now have another amazing opportunity has emerged to join our Fabulous team here in Ilton.

The job will be for 20 - 40 hours per week

This is based on 52 weeks a year, though we are shut between Xmas and New Year and on Bank Holidays.

We are looking for someone who:

*Has a warm smiling face that makes every child feel special.

* Is able to laugh at jokes they don't understand, or don't find funny!

* Preferably has a little bit of quirkiness.

* If a child requests that they be a captain of a pirate ship, they will be the best pirate captain they can be!

* Must be able to distribute warm hugs, as and when required.

* Must possess the skills required to rapidly count the heads of numerous moving small people. This is of the utmost importance.

* Must have the ability to pretend to eat playdough creations realistically. This is an essential requirement along with drinking numerous cups of pretend tea.

* Must have the ability to read a ten page story, upside down, with at least 4 interruptions per page.

* Must be prepared to have lots of fun in the workplace. Laughter is something you can expect to engage in for a large part of your working day.

* Loves being outside come rain or shine. At The Folly we love the great outdoors.

* Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special and important to many young children and their families. There is simply no other job quite like it.

Essential criteria:

Level 3 or higher in Early Years Education or equivalent

DBS check and at 2 references

Desirable:

Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding

Food Hygiene

If the above sounds like you, and you think you fit the criteria, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date Friday 30th October 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.75 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person