We are looking for a passionate, caring, enthusiastic member of staff to join our outstanding team.Are you ready for a new adventure? Do you want to make a difference to the children and families in your area? If so, Abacus is the nursery for you.*Offering £12.50 per hour for experienced, qualified, Level 3 Nursery Practitioners**Benefits:** Free parking* Ongoing CDP accredited course* Company pension* Employee Assistance Programme - access to counselling and legal advice for yourself and close family members.* up to 5 days additional days leave to cover Christmas shut down.* Team events.* Closed all bank holidays and weekends.*Role and Responsibilities:** You will be responsible for a small group of Key children ensuring they feel safe and secure at nursery.* As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met working together with the children's family.* Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.* Enjoy working in an environment where no 2 days are the same, have fun, sing, get messy and not be afraid to be silly.*Essential Criteria*:* A full and relevant level 3 qualification in childcare in line with the DfE guidelines.* Excellent knowledge of the EYFS* Excellent communication skills and able to work well as part of a team in a fast pace environment* Enhanced DBS check and 2 suitable references is required to seek employment in line with safer recruitment.*Desirable Criteria** First aid* Safeguarding* Good ICT skillPlease call the Nursery Management Team, on 01228 712888, or email mail@abacus-daynursery.co.uk for an application form.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentPay: From £12.50 per hourBenefits:* Employee discount* Free parking* On-site parking* Transport linksWork Location: In person