24 jobs found

Acorn are looking for an inspirational Senior Early Years Practitioner to lead a room of practitioners to provide the highest quality of care for our site at Cold Narbour Nursery in Milton Keynes. The role will be working in the over three to four years old age group so experience with this age group would be prefered.  We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, inspirational and knowledgeable Senior Practitioner for our Squirrels and Oaks (2-4's) room working specifically with the 3-4 years age group.  The position is full-time, working 40 hours per week (you will be required to do a variety of late shifts, early shifts). The Nursery is open 07:30 till 18:15)  We very much welcome candidates looking to progress their career. The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiatic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures. They will be caring, nurturing and...

Acorn are looking for a compassionate, patient and nurturing individual to provide 1 to 1 support for a child with Special Educational needs. The child is within the 2 years - 3.5 years age group.   The position will be term-time only for 20 hours per week (3 Days between 08:30am - 15:30pm). Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This role is fixed term until July 2022 Additional responsibilities of post holder will include:   To contribute to a programme of activities aimed at meeting the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of the children, taking into account their individual needs, and the ethos of the nursery. To be flexible and willing to undertake tasks according to the needs of the whole nursery, this may include domestic duties. To be responsive and aware of the individual needs of children, using eye contact and body language to encourage their attention and participation. To support all staff, working as part of a...

e are looking for an inspirational Early Years Practitioner who holds a minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years to join our Acorn Day Nursery, Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes.   We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 50% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. The position is full time working 40 hours per week (you would be required to do a variety of early and late shifts , early shifts can start as early as 7.15am and the late shifts close is 6.00pm).  We very much welcome...

We are looking for an inspirational Early Years Practitioner to join our Acorn Day Nursery at Westcroft, Milton Keynes. The Westcroft site is an 82 place nursery based at the Westcrooft district centre which offers free parking and a range of local shops and amenities nearby.   We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 50% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. The position is Full time working 40 hours per week Monday through to Friday all year round (you would be required to do a variety of...

We are looking for an inspirational Early Years Practitioner who holds a minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years to join our 54 place nursery Acorn at Stanwick, Northamptonshire. The role is likely to be based in the Babies room so experience or interest in this area would be an advantage.    We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 50% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. The position is full time working 40 hours per week (you would be required to do a variety of early and...

We are looking for an inspirational Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery at Cold Harbour in Bletchley, Milton  Keynes. The Nursery is 45 places focusing heavily on outdoor learning taking advantage of the huge outdoor space at the back of the building. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 50% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. The position is Full time working 40 hours per week Monday through to Friday all year round (you would be required to do a variety of early and late...

Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you have the skills to support their learning and development? Do you hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification? Have you got a ‘can-do’ approach and outlook?  At Green Ridge Primary Academy, we are looking for Early Years Educators to work within  Little Ridges Nursery  to support children in their learning and development throughout Nursery and into Reception year.  We are looking for people who are up for getting stuck in to all aspects of academy life! Contract type:  Permanent (with six months probationary period) Working hours:  32.5 hours per week  (shifts falling between 7.15am and 6.00pm each day as required), including 30 minutes unpaid lunch break each day 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days) Shift patterns are subject to agreement, but staff must be available, and flexibility is required between the hours stated above. Start date:  1st...

Acorn are looking for an inspirational Senior Early Years Practitioner to lead a room of practitioners to provide the highest quality of care for our site at Stony Stratford Nursery in Milton Keynes. The role will be working in the over two's to four years old room so experience with this age group would be prefered.  We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, inspirational and knowledgeable Senior Practitioner for our Squirrels and Oaks (2-4's) room.  The position is full-time, working 40 hours per week (you will be required to do a variety of late shifts, early shifts).  We very much welcome candidates looking to progress their career. The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiatic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures. They will be caring, nurturing and passionate about working in a babies room.  Duties and Responsibilities  ...

We are looking for an inspirational qualified Nursery Assistant who holds a level 2 qualification in Early Years to join our brand new nursery and outdoor learning centre at Cold Harbour, Milton Keynes    We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 50% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. The position is full time working 40 hours per week (you would be required to do a variety of early and late shifts , early shifts can start as early as 7.15am and the late shifts close is 6.15pm)....

We are looking for an inspirational Qualified Nursery Assistant Early Years Practitioner who holds a minimum level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years to join our 56 place Acorn Day Nursery, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes. This nursery has recently been awarded Outstanding by Ofsted and been nominated for a number of nursery industry awards.   We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 50% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. The position is full time working 40 hours per week...

We are looking for a Part Time Nursery Assistant working 20 hours per week (experience within an Early Years setting and/or level L2 in Early Years desirable ) to join our nursery in Central Milton Keynes at the YMCA building.  Acorn has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Recommended Nursery Group 2020' Award by Day Nurseries in recognition of its high customer reviews over the last 12 months. Our YMCA nursery is one of our newer nurseries built within the YMCA building in Central Milton Keynes. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 50% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children...

We looking for an inspirational Early Years Practitioner (Must be qualified to at least a level 3 in Early Years) to join our Brafield Nursery in Northamptonshire.  We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 50% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. The position is Part time working 20 hours per week Monday through to Friday all year round working   13.00 -17.00 every day.  We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development. The ideal candidate...

We are looking for an inspirational Lunchtime/afternoon Nursery Assistant to join our Brafield-on-the-Green site in Northamptonshire. Our Brafield site is in a beautiful rural location with an amazing outdoor area and is within a beautiful old school building.  Acorn are the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 50% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. The position is working 20 hours per week Monday through to Friday all year round working 10.30am -14.30pm.  We very much welcome candidates that are...

We are looking for an inspirational Early Years Practitioner who holds a minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years to join our 33 place Acorn at New Bradwell Nursery, Milton Keynes.   We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 50% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. The position is full time working 40 hours per week (you would be required to do a variety of early and late shifts , early shifts can start as early as 7.15am and the late shifts close is 6.00pm).  We very much welcome...

We are looking for an inspirational Early Years Practitioner to join our Acorn at Sharnbrook Day Nursery in Bedfordshire.  Must have a minimum of level 3 in Early Years.   We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 50% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. The position is Full time working 40 hours per week Monday through to Friday all year round  (you would be required to do a variety of early and late shifts , early shifts can start as early as 7.15am and the late shifts close is...

We are looking for  inspirational Nursery Practitioners who have level 2 or level 3 in childcare who ideally have previous experience working in an Early Years setting to work on a zero contract covering as Bank staff across our nurseries as and when required. Must be available all year round.   We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 50% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future...

We are looking for  inspirational Nursery Practitioners who have level 2 or level 3 in childcare who ideally have previous experience working in an Early Years setting to work on a zero contract covering as Bank staff across our nurseries as and when required. Must be available all year round.   We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 50% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future...

We are looking for  inspirational Nursery Practitioners who have level 2 or level 3 in childcare who ideally have previous experience working in an Early Years setting to work on a zero contract covering as Bank staff across our nurseries as and when required. Must be available all year round.   We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 50% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future...

Due to our continued growth and outstanding status, Buttons Preschools are looking for amazing, competent, patient and experienced Practitioners to work within our fabulous settings. We offer a range of hours (depending on location), but all applicants must be available to work 8.30-3.15 as a minimum, term time only. We are also seeking A SEN Co-Ordinator for 36 hours per week as well as a Deputy Manager to cover a much loved role. The below criteria is essential and only candidates that closely meet this will be considered: * You must have a warm smiling face that makes every child feel special. * You must be able to laugh at jokes you don't understand, or you don't find funny! * You will preferably have a little bit of quirkiness. If a child requests that you be a captain of a pirate ship, you will be the best pirate captain you can be! * You must feel comfortable telling everybody in the same room as you, that you are going to the toilet! * The ability to...

Do you want to help nurture young children and support them to develop a love of learning? Are you looking for a role that’s rewarding, where no two days are the same and where you can make a real difference in a child’s life? If you are thinking about starting a career in early years or if you already work in early years and are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, take a look at the attached job list for up to date early years vacancies across Buckinghamshire. About us We support many early years and childcare providers to find the right person to join their team. Whether you are an experienced Early Years Professional, a qualified manager or assistant or someone looking to join the workforce, we have a range of opportunities which may be of interest. About the role There are a variety of roles within early years, each role plays an important part in preparing young children for their future. Pre-School Assistant Early Years Worker...