Job Description

Join Our Adventure at Wild Roots Childcare!

About Us

At Wild Roots, we believe in the transformative power of learning through nature and play. Every day, we bring education outdoors, helping children develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. Inspired by Forest School principles and the Froebel approach, we create rich, hands-on experiences using the natural world around us.

Our activities weave key academic skills like maths and literacy into exciting outdoor adventures, while nurturing practical life skills -- from putting on boots to growing and caring for plants. We aim to ignite curiosity, foster independence, and build a deep connection with nature.

At Wild Roots, children are welcomed into a warm, home-from-home environment where they are valued, supported, and given space to thrive. With a passionate and experienced team behind them, every day is a new opportunity to create memories that last a lifetime.

The Opportunity

We are looking for committed, enthusiastic, and inspiring individuals to join our founding team. If you are passionate about outdoor learning and creating magical experiences for young children, we would love to hear from you!

You will be...

- Excited to support children aged 3 months to 5 years through nature-based learning and play.

- Experienced in Early Years education, with a good understanding of the EYFS framework and how to adapt it creatively to an outdoor environment.

- A true team player -- hardworking, enthusiastic, and ready to go above and beyond.

- Creative, with the ability to design fun and original activities that inspire young minds.

- Skilled at building strong, trusting relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

- Ambitious about progressing within a nurturing and supportive setting.

- A nature lover who is as passionate about bugs, mud kitchens and Disney magic as we are!

What we're looking for

- A good working knowledge of child development and the EYFS.

- Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills (both verbal and written).

- A self-motivated, proactive attitude with a good sense of humour.

- Leadership skills to support the smooth day-to-day running of the setting when required.

What we offer

- Opportunities for career progression and personal development.

- Lunch provided daily, including a paid lunch break.

- Free onsite parking.

- A pension scheme.

- Flexible working hours to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Additional Information

All applicants will undergo a robust recruitment process, including identity checks, Right to Work verification, satisfactory references, and an enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities

Wild Roots is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, or age. Selection is based solely on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.80 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Senior Nursery Practioner