The Avenue Nursery is looking for another fabulous *full-time early years practitioner*.We welcome applications from *experienced *practitioners, and in addition we may have flexibility to offer a *part-time* role, or *bank cover *role.Our ideal candidates will have an excellent working knowledge of early years teaching through play over many years, will take great pride in their work, and will be a sociable and pro-active team player.*Our setting and team:*We take pride in our smart high quality early years environment and high standards we maintain, we are a friendly and fun team - all qualified at Level 3+, and offer opportunities to progress qualifications while at work via our training provider. We have access to the countryside and town centre amenities on our doorstep, and have an open-plan inside space as well as sensory space, cosy library, craft /kitchen and garden. We are particularly proud of our 'good' Ofsted rating and report from June 2021, in which our SEN provision was cited as excellent.*Benefits:** Regular training and professional practice enhancement* Opportunity to work towards next qualification level up / specialise* Regular admin-time* Additional loyalty holiday days* Performance bonus and annual bonus* Annual appraisal and regular support and coaching meetings to support well-being and development* Paid-for social activities*The role:*The main responsibilities of this role are to be an effective practitioner, ensuring the following:* A nurturing and creative programme of activities, enabling every individual child to enjoy nursery and flourish* Excellent communication and parent partnership* Risk management, health and safety and adherence to policies and procedures* Working together as a team to help children and colleagues to be happy and safe, and make great progress* Using knowledge of the children and experience of early years to introduce inspiring 'learn through play' experiences* Planning together as a team, ensuring all children’s individual care routines and needs are catered for* Ensuring daily outdoors experiences for all* Demonstrating excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices* Observing children and tracking progress, and supporting their next steps alongside parents* Attending monthly training and room meetings*How to apply / find out more: *If you would like to discuss your interests and potential opportunities with The Avenue, we would love to hear from you... please email Fiona with a CV and covering letter, or call Emily / Leanne on 01730 233721. We offer trial days and play interviews to facilitate successful recruitment of practitioners who are looking to make the right decision in a new role/change in setting.The Avenue is pro-active in protecting children from harm. Our commitment to safeguarding comprises robust, fair, and safe recruitment practices. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS certification as part of our vetting checks, and undergo regular suitability checks thereafter.Salary range indicative of senior / leader, full time.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentPay: From £28,500.00 per yearBenefits:* Additional leave* Childcare* Company events* Company pension* Employee discountEducation:* A-Level or equivalent (required)Licence/Certification:* Level 3 Early Years Qualification (required)Work Location: In person