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Job Ref No. ECC248665-6S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: Dependent on Experience

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 01/03/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Flexible

Hopscotch Day Nursery in Kelvedon Hatch are recruiting!

We are looking for passionate, creative and experienced Level 2 and Level 3 qualified practitioners.

We are a unique, outdoor nursery who are passionate about quality outdoor learning. Here at Hopscotch Day nursery, our staff, children and families are KIND:
K - knowledgeable.
I - inclusive.
N - nurturing.
D - driven.

If the above sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

• Actively promote and support the safeguarding of children within the setting
• Ensuring nursery policies and procedures are observed at all
• Assist with planning of the curriculum and individual child's planning
• Help set up rooms according to planning and children's interest
• Act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents / carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work as a team
• Experience of working with young children
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities
• Friendly, flexible approach
• Enhanced DBS Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Driving licence due to the remote location of the nursery

(If you do not have these, the setting will place you on an appropriate course)

• Staff uniform
• Good rate of pay
• Good holiday entitlement
• Access to NoodleNow (online training)

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.