Casual Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse

Storal Learning Ltd; Greater London; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established nursery group is seeking a passionate Early Years Educator to join their dynamic team. This role offers the flexibility of casual hours, allowing you to balance your commitments while making a significant impact on the lives of young children. You will be instrumental in fostering their natural curiosity and creativity through engaging activities such as arts and crafts, storytelling, and educational games. With a commitment to high standards and teamwork, this position not only provides competitive pay but also a range of benefits including childcare discounts and wellness days. Join a nurturing environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

50% childcare discount

Annual wellness day off

Access to retail discounts through Perkbox

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Dedicated learning and development support

Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Years Educator with Level 2 or above.
• Experience with children under 5 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for children during holidays or sickness.
• Engage children with creative activities and educational games.

Skills

Early Years Education

Childcare

Creativity

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years

Job description

Nursery: Sunshine Nursery School, 8 Warner Way, Chilton Industrial Estate, Sudbury, CO10 2GG

Hours: Casual, variable hours, Monday-Friday
Salary: £11.44 - £13.28 dependent on qualifications and experience
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much more

About Sunshine Nursery School

About you

You are a Level 2 or above qualified Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse or similar looking for a role that allows you flexibility of working shifts around your other commitments.

You enjoy supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children and were born to teach and shape the future of our younger generations.

You have a natural nurturing openness, a warm and positive outlook, and you care about learning and education standards in the UK.

(We can sometimes consider unqualified Educators, so if you can demonstrate the necessary values and enthusiasm for working within this environment, submit an application.)

What you'll be doing

You’ll be helping to provide cover for the children as and when needed. This could be for periods of holiday, sickness, or vacancy gaps. Sometimes you'll support for a full day, or it may just be a morning or afternoon session.

You'll likely start most of your days with a fully formulated plan, which may need to pivot when circumstances call for it, as this is a regular occurrence in childcare.

Creativity is key. Teaching young children allows for hands-on arts and crafts, storytelling, exercise, and educational games. It’s important to keep things fresh and try new activities to maintain engagement. You will work within the EYFS standards while engaging your creative flair and enthusiasm for learning.

What you'll need

• A full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification within early years. (Unqualified Educators may be considered if they demonstrate the necessary qualities and enthusiasm.)
• Experience as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) or working with children under the age of 5 is advantageous.
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS is desirable.
• Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness, and teamwork.

What you'll get

• Competitive rates of pay dependent on experience, qualification, and NMW age guidance.
• Performance related bonuses.
• 50% childcare discount.
• Annual wellness day off.
• Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox.
• 20 days holidays (plus bank holiday), increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service.
• Dedicated learning and development support.
• Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme.

About us

This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow.

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS check, and reference checks.