🌟Join the Avon Valley Nurseries Team as a Forest School Practitioner!🌟

📍 Location: Keynsham: Avon Valley Nursery and Preschool
🕑 Hours: Full Time option of 38 or 40 hours per week over 4 days
💷 Salary: Up to £14.70 per hour Dependant on experience and qualification

About Us (Why This Role is Different)

We don’t mean to brag… but this isn’t your average nursery 👀

Avon Valley Nursery is part of the Attraction Nurseries family, a fast-growing group redefining early years education.

🌟The Setting:

Our Keynsham setting is truly unique:
🐐 Daily access to Avon Valley Farm Attraction
🌿 Outdoor learning, real experiences, real impact

In short: we create childhoods full of adventure, not just childcare.

And our ethos says it all:

Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff.

🌟The Benefits (The Stuff That Matters)

· 🎉Badge scheme — earn an additional +30p per hour- increase your hourly rate through WOW moments, planning & checklists
· 🌞 Up to 6 weeks holiday + your birthday of
· 🪴 volunteer day — support a charity of your choice
· 🚼 50% childcare discount
· 💖 Wellbeing support (Health Assured + attendance rewards)
· 🎓 100 + training courses + SENCO
· 🎁 £100 welcome bonus for resources
· 👕 Free uniform & DBS
· 💰 Referral bonuses up to £750
· 🎟 Free family access to Avon Valley Farm Attraction and Play barn

🌟WHY THIS ROLE IS AWESOME:

Is this the single GREATEST nursery job in the entire WORLD?!

Probably... maybe... you tell us! ;)

And here’s why:

• Real variety — from farm visits to outdoor learning and trips

• Genuine impact — you’ll play a key role in children’s early development

• Supportive team culture — positive, collaborative, and people-first

• Career growth — clear progression pathways and access to online courses

• Great tools & environment — modern systems and well-resourced settings

🌟 The Role (What You’ll Actually Be Doing)

We are looking for a Level 2 or above Early Years Qualified Practitioner to join our exciting Forest School provision, creating inspiring outdoor learning experiences and supporting children’s development in a unique, hands-on environment 🌿

This is more than a nursery role — it’s a chance to be part of something new, shape an expanding provision, and bring learning to life outdoors.

You’ll be a key part of creating incredible early years experiences and will be responsible for:

🌿 Forest School & Outdoor Learning

• Support the delivery of our new Forest School provision

• Help create engaging outdoor learning experiences through nature-based play

• Support our holiday club offer as part of Forest School

• Get involved in an exciting period of growth and expansion

• (Forest School training provided!)

🎨 Delivering Outstanding EYFS Practice

• Deliver rich, engaging learning through child-led and adult-guided activities

• Support observations, assessments, and planning using Famly/Portal

• Act as a key person, supporting children’s development and wellbeing

• Contribute to planning cycles and next steps

• Support all children, including those with SEND, through inclusive practice

🛡 Health, Safety & Organisation

• Carry out daily risk assessments to ensure safe, clean environments

• Support daily checklists (opening, closing, room setup, outings)

• Follow health & safety, food hygiene, and infection control procedures

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all areas

• Follow emergency and security procedures at all times

🤝 Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work closely with your team to create a positive, proactive environment

• Attend staff meetings, training, and nursery events

• Support new team members and apprentices where needed

• Contribute to delivering consistently high-quality childcare

🌟 What Makes This Role Special:

• Be part of an exciting new Forest School development 🌿

• Gain Forest School training and new skills

• Work outdoors and create meaningful learning experiences

• Join a team that genuinely cares and supports each other

🌟Clear Career Progression

We don’t just talk about progression — we build it.

Your journey could look like:

Practitioner → Deputy Daily Lead → Daily Lead → Deputy Manager → Nursery Manager

Plus:

• Pay increases linked to performance (WOW moments, planning quality, checklists)

• Funded qualifications and specialist training

• Leadership development opportunities

If you want to grow — we’ll help you get there.

🌟What We’re Looking For

· Level 2 or Above Early Years qualification

· You’re great at creating engaging learning experiences

· You’ve got experience with EYFS and ideally Famly

· You’re proactive, organised, and full of positive energy

· You enjoy working with children and being part of a team

· You can handle a fast-paced, hands-on environment

· You’re (almost!) as fun as the rest of us 😉

· You’re reliable, hard-working, and genuinely care

🌟The Details

We’re based at Avon Valley Farm Attraction - Keynsham — a unique, energetic, and inspiring environment.

• Location: Keynsham: Avon Valley Nursery and Preschool

• Hours: 38 hours across 4 days

• Salary: up to £14.70 per hour

We’re looking for someone ready to jump in, get involved, and make a difference from day one.

🌟Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a role where:
- You’re valued
- You can grow
- You actually enjoy coming to work

…then this is it.

👉 Apply now and start your next adventure with Attraction Nurseries.

Careers - Attraction Nurseries

Attraction Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.