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One wonderful, kind human being to work as a key person at our recently opened Downend setting.

Why work with Out There?

We are an adventurous and progressive outdoor Kindergarten with a strong focus on child-led free play in a woodland setting. Our vision and ethos promote social and emotional well-being, social skills, interactive, hands-on learning and nature connection.

We like to employ resilient, high-energy people committed to providing outstanding early-years education in an outdoor environment.

We offer the opportunity to work outside for most of the day alongside friendly, like-minded team members.

We are a real living wage employer, and in recognition and appreciation of the work people, we offer various incentives.

a competitive salary
career progression, professional development opportunities and in-house training
regular supervisions and team meetings for giving thanks and feedback
a job that will keep you fit and healthy
social events throughout the year
staff wellbeing priorities
a day off on your birthday (or a day in lieu if your birthday falls in the school holidays or on the weekend)money towards outdoor work clothes
a super cool hoodie from Stanley/Stella
company sick pay after completion of probation period
time off during term time for the important things in life such as festivals, weddings, and short breaks out of school holidays

1 x Early Years Educator to be a Key Person and Forest School Assistant

Location: Downend, Bristol, BS16 2RW

Days: * Ideally 4 days a week, Monday - Thursday (we’ve been pioneering the 4 day working week since we opened)

*3 days could be an optin for the right person.

Hours: Applicants must be committed to working on a rota and be able to do at least one early start (7.30am) and one later finish (17:45). 4 days is approx 34.5 hours a week.

Weeks: We are open 38 weeks a year, term time only. Holiday work is available (see below)

Start: Friday 29th August to be ready for Term 1 which starts on Monday 1st August.

Hourly Rate: Between *£13:00 and £13.75 per hour depending on qualification and experience

*please note holiday pay is paid in addition to this as we are term time only taking the hourly rate to between £14.57 and £15.41

Contract: Permanent

Visits: We encourage visits before submitting an application. To arrange a site visit please email jenny@outtherekindergartens.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 4th July

Interviews: wk beginning Monday 14th July

Job Details: This is a very exciting opportunity to join our team and be involved in the overall success and continuous improvement of Out There Kindergarten. We are looking for individuals who are on a journey, who fully embrace the outdoors (and dress appropriately), who are flexible and adaptable, who are kind and nurturing, who have good knowledge of how children develop in their early years.

You will already have experience of working in a nursery setting, ideally somewhere similar to ours. You may be an early years level 3 educator, an early years teacher or early years trainee teacher (or a primary/secondary teacher looking to work in early years).

You will be a key person with your own group of key children. You will be an excellent role model to the children, and help ensure high standards of early years care, teaching and learning.

Forest School experience is ideal but equally we will consider candidates who show a commitment to our vision and values; Social and emotional wellbeing, Developing Social Skills, Child initiated learning, Nature Connection, Promoting environmental sustainability, Interactive, hands-on learning and Building an Inclusive and Diverse Community.

Please note we are a pack up/pack down provision. The job is both physically and mentally demanding and all team members work on a rota in regards to setting up and packing down resources, preparing snack and afternoon tea and ensuring the place is clean and tidy ready for the next day.

For full details see the job role and persons spec linked below.

Please note: Holiday work is available in October, Easter, May and 3 weeks in the Summer with the option to work all 6 weeks. Everyone who works at the Kindie is required to work at least one full week (4 days) of a holiday club. Please note this is paid at a different rate of the pay to the Kindergarten and paid according to the real living wage at the time (currently £12.60 per hour).

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Early Years Support Position with SEND focus

Location: Downend, Bristol, BS16 2RW

Days: 3 - 4 days a week Monday - Thursday (we’ve been pioneering the 4 day working week since we opened)

Hours: Applicants must be committed to working on a rota and be able to do at least one early start (8:00) and one late finish (17:00).

Weeks: We are open 38 weeks a year, term time only. Holiday work is available (see below)

Start: 1st September, 2025

Hourly Rate: Between *£12.36 and £12.60 per hour depending on qualification and experience

*please note holiday pay is paid in addition to this as we are term time only taking the hourly rate to between £13.85 and £14.12.

Contract: 1 year, Fixed Term

Visits: We encourage visits before submitting an application (to arrange a visit please email jenny@outtherekindergatens.co.uk )

Closing date: Friday 4th July

Interviews: Week beginning 14th July.

Job Details: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Early Years SEND Support Assistant to join our inclusive ‘Forest School Inspired’ early years setting, working with children aged 2-4 years. This role will focus on helping us deliver our SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) policy and provision, ensuring every child receives the support they need to be included and thrive on their early learning journey. You will enhance our ratios so that we can successfully meet individual and small groups of children needs, especially when it comes to transition times and going off site to the woods. You will work closely with the early years practitioners and the settings SENCO to ensure effective strategies and interventions work are put in to place. For full details please read the job role description.

Please note we are a pack up/pack down provision. The job is both physically and mentally demanding and all team members work on a rota in regards to setting up and packing down resources, preparing snack and afternoon tea and ensuring the place is clean and tidy ready for the next day.

Please note: Holiday work is available in October, Easter, May and 3 weeks in the Summer with the option to work all 6 weeks. Everyone who works at the Kindie is required to work at least one full week (4 days) of a holiday club. Please note this is paid at a different rate of the pay to the Kindergarten and paid according to the real living wage at the time (currently £12.60 per hour).

Student Placements

If you are a student looking for a placement we'd love to hear from you. Come play, explore and learn as part of a great team for a minimum of 4 weeks.

We are looking for students that want to develop their knowledge in outdoor and alternative education.

You will need an up to date DBS check or take care of the cost if you would prefer us to run a check for you.

To apply for a student placement please complete the online form.

https://volunteer-student-application-outthere.paperform.co

Volunteer with us

If you are looking to gain experience in early years outdoor learning, we'd love to hear from you. Come play, explore and learn as part of a great team for a minimum of 6-8 weeks.

We are looking for volunteers that want to develop their knowledge in outdoor and alternative education.

Ideally you will have a DBS on the update service but you can apply for one through us.

To apply for a volunteer position, please fill up that form: