Job Description

Early Years Practitioner - Baby Room

Location:

Little Lambs Nursery, BS39 6UB

Salary:

26,000 - 29,000 per annum

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Start Date:

Provisional Start Date Monday 5th January 2026.

Interview Date:

Week commencing 3rd November

A Fresh Start in a Beautiful Setting

Little Lambs Nursery is a new, purpose-built early years setting opening in January 2026 on a

working farm

, offering rich, nature-connected learning in a peaceful rural location.

We're on the lookout for

Level 2 and 3 Early Years Practitioners

to join our Nursery supporting the care and development of children aged 0-3 in our first dedicated space for up to 24 children.

If you're fun, nurturing, creative, and ready to make a difference from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Role

As an

Early Years Practitioner

, you will:

Deliver warm, responsive, and high-quality care to babies aged 0-3 Plan and carry out engaging, developmentally appropriate activities Observe and record children's learning in line with the EYFS Communicate confidently with families and contribute to a culture of trust and care Work closely with the Room Lead and wider team to deliver a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment Embrace the unique opportunities offered by our

farm-based location

- including outdoor play, animal interactions, and fresh-air learning
About You

You are:

Fun, outgoing, creative

, and genuinely passionate about early years care A

team player

with a warm and professional communication style Comfortable in a busy, active setting and confident caring for young babies Eager to learn and grow as part of a new nursery team Comfortable working to high standards of safeguarding and compliance Minimum

Level 2 or 3 NVQ (or equivalent)

in Childcare Newly qualified practitioners are welcome to apply
What We Offer

Competitive salary:

26,000 - 29,000 per annum

25 days

paid holiday

, plus

bank holidays

Discounted childcare

for your own child

Pension scheme

Flexible shift options within a 40-hour week Paid CPD and clear career development pathways Free on-site parking A truly unique,

farm-based setting

with outdoor learning and animal experiences The chance to be part of a friendly, values-led, and supportive founding team Exciting opportunities to grow with the nursery as we expand
Help shape something special from the ground up.

Be part of our very first team. Bring your passion and energy to a setting where babies thrive -- naturally.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Childcare Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person