Little Pips - Nursery Educator and SENCo

Our Nursery Little Pips Nursery, a state-of-the-art Early Years education facility, opened its doors in September 2025 on the grounds of Pocklington School. Little Pips Nursery was born from a vision to provide truly exceptional Early Years education. Backed by the expertise and resources of Pocklington School, the nursery offers a nurturing haven where children aged 0 to four years can thrive. What sets Little Pips apart is its comprehensive offering; the nursery combines the expertise of highly qualified and passionate educators, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, with access to our art studio, Forest School and the use of 32 acres of outdoor space creating a truly holistic approach to early years care and education.

The role is an ideal opportunity for experienced Nursery Educators looking for a new challenge or recently qualified practitioners searching for their next role. You will work in one of our four rooms: Baby, walking to 2s, 2 to 3 or pre‑schoolers to deliver high quality early childhood education. You will provide day to day care and supervision of children to ensure their safety, wellbeing and happiness. As an integral part of the nursery team, you will provide engaging, child centred learning experiences that reflect the very best of the Reggio Emilia approach.

You’ll be part of a nurturing, innovative team working with supportive, experienced and dedicated teaching professionals along with new recruits such as yourself. You’ll work with vibrant and engaged educators in a setting that celebrates creativity, individuality, and collaboration. Together you will make a significant impact on the future of early childhood education within a forward‑thinking, Reggio Emilia‑inspired nursery.

What you’ll receive:

• Competitive Salary (FTE £27,788 per annum / £13.36 per hour)
• Hours of work are between 7:30am and 6:30pm and different working patterns can be discussed.
• Training and support to meet your individual needs with opportunities for professional growth and career progression
• 33 days holiday (includes bank holidays)
• Defined contribution pension scheme (5% employer contributions, 3% employee contribution)
• 50% fee discount for your children attending the nursery
• Free high quality lunch and snacks
• Free on‑site parking

You will be:

• Qualified to level 2 or above in Early Childhood Education (e.g. Early years educator, CACHE level 2 or equivalent)
• Experienced in working within an early years setting, with a passion for child‑led, creative learning
• Committed to the application of the Reggio Emilia approach in early childhood education
• Patient, creative and enthusiastic with the ability to form strong, trusting relationships with children, colleagues and parents.

Don’t worry if you’re totally new to the Reggio Philosophy! We proudly invest in you — with excellent CPD opportunities, including specialist training, workshops and inspiring study tours in London, alongside a strong culture of support and collaboration. We strive to inspire, support & celebrate equity, diversity & inclusion, indeed this is so fundamental that it is one of our core strategic objectives. As such we are committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce. As part of our recruitment process, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and believe that a diverse team enhances innovation, creativity, and success. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. Pocklington School Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.