Early Years Educator - Little Peanuts Day Nursery and Forest School

At Little Peanuts we begin with each child and work alongside families, colleagues, and community to support each other in providing a nurturing, safe and loving environment where all children thrive as they play.

Staff are our most valuable asset in ensuring that every Little Peanut is a unique and happy child: healthy, curious, confident, creative, independent and ready to explore.

We're seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine drive to nurture and support the learning and development of young children through play.

About Little Peanuts Day Nursery

Our amazing nursery and Forest School set in 2 acres on the edge of Wheldrake.

We train our staff in The Curiosity Approach, using our beautiful and engaging setting to support children’s learning through endless play opportunities.

We provide a really special environment for both children and staff, why not come and have a look? Please get in touch if you would like to come for a tour.

Located in Wheldrake, south of York, 7.4 miles or 20 minutes from the city centre.

Qualifications

A qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent is essential, Level 3 a minimum Experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting is highly desirable. A genuine passion for early years education.

Job benefits

Without staff who love coming to work, feel supported in their workplace and are able to be at their best, we cannot support our Little Peanuts children to reach their best. Therefore, we think it is vital to offer all our staff a comprehensive package. This includes:

• above average pay package with achievements and new qualifications rewarded
• generous annual leave allocation
• provision for sick leave and emergency dependency leave with full pay
• regular supervision meetings with focus on staff well-being across all aspects of nursery life
• time allocated for all staff for continuing professional development, with support for further training and career progression

We take the safeguarding of children very seriously and the post carries a requirement for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.

• provider: Little Peanuts Day Nursery and Forest School
• hours: 30 to 40
• rate of pay: £27,800 per annum
• address:
  Little Peanuts Day Nursery, Millfield Industrial Estate, Wheldrake, York, YO19 6NA
• website: https://www.littlepeanutsdaynursery.co.uk/

If you're interested in applying, contact Sarah Hardwell by email: [email protected] or telephone: 01904 217321.

This application closes Tuesday 31 March 2026.