forest playworker (unqualified) for Forest School Nursery
Little Forest Folk are looking for passionate Forest Playworkers to join our exceptional nursery teams across South West London.
Come and join an adventurous and progressive nursery where you'll get to climb trees, toast marshmallows on a campfire, build zip wires and laugh, love and play in the fresh air all day long with amazing children.
As our ideal nursery play worker, you will be creative, high-energy, outstanding with children and dedicated to having fun. You will have knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and be able to scaffold an environment for child-led, play-based learning. You will join a dynamic team and work together to provide wonderful opportunities for children to explore and develop.
The Role
As a Forest Playworker, you’ll be tasked with providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children aged 2-5 years, in our beautiful outdoor setting. You’ll work with your team to create an enabling environment where children can develop and learn through play. You’ll use your existing skills, experience and passion for outdoor education to deliver a fantastic experience for our children, promote our ethos and help to make Little Forest Folk the best it can be.
What we are looking for in our ideal Forest Educator:
· Experience working with 2-5 year olds (desirable)
· Forest school or outdoor experience is desirable but not essential
· A real passion for nature play and engaging children with the outdoors
· Prior knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding children obligations
· Someone who is highly organised, reliable and a driven team-player
· Strong relationship-building and communication skills to build a rapport with parents and practitioners alike
· The ability to adapt quickly to changes, is flexible and uses initiative
We believe in looking after the people who look after our children, so our team enjoy a range of perks such as;
28 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays
1 additional day of annual leave after each full year of employment
A day off on your birthday – everyone should spend their birthday eating cake, not at work
The opportunity to work for a week in the beautiful Tuscany.
Competitive salaries
Funded Level 3 Early Years Diploma for outstanding unqualified practitioners
Funded Level 3 Forest School Qualification
Career progression opportunities
Professional development and in house training with leading names in the Early Childhood industry
Social events throughout the year
A fit, healthy, active job
Discounts at our favourite outdoor retailers
Bike to Work scheme (through Cyclescheme)
Techscheme
Cash back health plan (through Paycare)
Workplace Nursery scheme
Hours: Full time & Part time hours available
Location: 7 sites across South West London
Salary: From £23,920
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like to join our exciting venture to careers@littleforestfolk.com.
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