• Rougham Acorns and Woodlands

• Address: Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9JJ

• Salary: From £12.63 per hour
• Hours: 8.30 am – 3.00 pm, Monday – Friday, Term time only
• Contract: Fixed term until July 2026. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0441

*With the opportunity for more hours during our wrap around care until 5pm.

We are looking for a passionate and patient Early Years Practitioner to join our team.

Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive in their early years?

We are looking for a dedicated and caring early years individual to provide one-to-one support for a wonderful 3-year-old in our preschool.

What we are looking for:

• experience working with children with SEN (Special Educational Needs)

• a kind, patient, and creative approach to learning and play

• someone who can work closely with our team, parents and outside agencies

• an individual who can help create a safe, supportive and fun environment.

We will offer you:

• a welcoming and supportive preschool team

• opportunities for professional development and SEN training

• a rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference in a child’s early learning journey

• pay dependent on experience

• a workplace pension

• occupational sick pay, if applicable

• free parking

• a uniform

• a beautiful rural Location.

Rougham Acorns and Woodlands is a rural village preschool, set behind the primary school surrounded by countryside. We have been established since the mid 1990’s. We can take 24 children per session including wrap around care and holiday club, and follow a ratio of 1-4 for 2yrs and 1-8 for 3+ yrs.

To find out morePlease call 01359 271998 if you wish to discuss the role further.
How to apply

To apply, please email your completed Application Form (pdf) by email to charlotte.sanders@acornsandwoodlands.com to request an application form.

Closing date: 1 pm, 31 October 2025.

We reserve the right to close the application date before this deadline.

Please note: We may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate at any point so please register your interest early.

Our ethos is that the children in our care learn through play, and with support will build resilience, confidence and independence. We have a magnificent garden that lends itself to lots of stimulation play for the children. We offer the children the opportunity of free flow play to fuel their creativity, and imaginative thinking, come all weathers.

At Rougham Acorns and Woodlands Preschool we have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all who enter the settings. We are committed to ensuring that our practices reflect our statutory responsibilities and that we comply with best practice and Ofsted requirements. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.