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 skill Please 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, Permanent Pay: From £12.50 per hour Benefits: * Employee discount * Free parking * On-site parking * Transport links Work Location: In person