Qualified Practitioner in London

Join the Avon Valley Team as a Qualified Practitioner!

Location: Keynsham | Hours: Full‑Time 38 hours per week over 4 days

Salary: Starting from £12.40 to £12.70 per hour

At Avon Valley Nursery and Pre‑School, we believe in creating a nurturing environment where children can embark on exciting adventures every day. Our ethos – Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff. – is at the heart of everything we do. With our unique settings, we offer unparalleled experiences for both children and staff.

Why Join Avon Valley Nursery?

• Generous Holidays – Up to 34 days, plus your birthday off
• Flexible Working – Choose 4 or 5 days with a set day off
• Career Growth – 100+ online courses, SENCO/Forest School training, and management pathways
• Childcare Savings – 50% discount for your children
• Wellbeing Support – Perkbox benefits, attendance bonuses, and more
• Extra Perks – £100 joining bonus for resources, free uniform & DBS, referral rewards up to £750, and free family entry to Finkley Down Farm & Solstice Play

What You’ll Be Up To

• Spark Curiosity – Create magical, hands‑on learning adventures guided by the EYFS
• Be Their Hero – Become a key person, championing children’s growth, happiness, and wellbeing
• Click, Tap, Done! – Keep records ship‑shape using our nifty online tools (Famly, Portal)
• Celebrate Every Child – Champion inclusivity and support children with SEND to shine
• Team Vibes Only – Work side‑by‑side with colleagues to keep the energy positive and proactive
• Family First – Build warm, lasting connections with parents and professionals alike
• Join the Fun – Dive into nursery events, outings, and community adventures

Key Responsibilities:

• Childcare and EYFS Delivery
• Deliver rich, stimulating learning experiences through child‑led and adult‑guided activities in line with the EYFS.
• Support children’s development through accurate observations, assessments, and planning using the nursery’s online platform (e.g., Famly, Portal).
• Act as a key person to a small group of children, ensuring all developmental, welfare, and learning needs are met.
• Contribute to the planning cycle and ensure appropriate next steps are identified and implemented.
• Ensure inclusive practice and adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of all children, including those with SEND.

Health, Safety, and Hygiene:

• Carry out daily visual risk assessments in all areas of the nursery, ensuring that environments are safe, clean, and compliant.
• Support with completing daily checklists (e.g., opening/closing, hygiene, room setup, outings).
• Follow all health and safety, food hygiene, and infection control policies.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation in all areas including meal/snack prep, toileting, and play spaces.
• Be aware of all emergency and security procedures and contribute to monthly fire drills and other safety practices.

Teamwork and Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive and proactive team environment.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and nursery events.
• Contribute to the induction and mentoring of new team members or apprentices as required.
• Support the management team in delivering a consistently high‑quality provision.

Partnership with Parents and Professionals:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with families through daily handovers, two‑way communication, and regular updates.
• Respect and promote the role of parents as primary educators.
• Maintain professionalism when interacting with outside professionals such as health visitors, local authorities, or advisory teachers.

Record Keeping and Communication:

• Ensure child records, planning documents, and assessments are accurate, up to date, and completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with nursery policy and data protection legislation.
• Record accidents, incidents, and concerns clearly and report to the designated person or manager as appropriate.

Wider Nursery Contribution:

• Be involved in nursery events such as fundraising, family days, or community outreach.
• Support the promotion of the nursery via photos (with permissions), displays, and parent communications.
• Use your initiative to enhance and improve the room environment, routines, and provision.
• Promote the use of nursery resources and suggest new ideas to enrich children's experiences.

General Expectations:

• Adhere to all nursery policies and procedures at all times.
• Uphold and actively promote the nursery’s values and ethos in all interactions.
• Maintain high standards of personal presentation and wear the Nursery uniform.
• Be proactive in your own development, participating in appraisals and training.
• Use initiative and a solution‑focused attitude in day‑to‑day duties.

Ready to Embark on a New Adventure? If you’re enthusiastic about making a difference in children’s lives and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you! ✔️Apply Now to join the Attraction Nurseries family and start your next adventure.