Casual Nursery Practitioner

Storal Learning Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Brentwood seeks a dedicated Nursery Practitioner committed to fostering children's love for learning in a nurturing environment. You will work closely with young children, guiding their development through daily interactions and implementing the Storal curriculum. The role offers a flexible work schedule alongside family-friendly benefits, designed to support the well-being of our staff while enriching the lives of the children in our care.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Wellness day

Performance related bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Access to mental health support

Emergency cash access

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Love for child development and care.
• Experience with all age groups in Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Applying Storal curriculum and pedagogy principles daily.
• Bonding with children and families.
• Seeking learning opportunities in everyday routines.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Child development

Education

Early Years qualification at Level 2/3

Job description

Nursery: Forest Barn Nursery School, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3JP

Hours: Casual, variable hours, Monday - Friday, Full Time and Part Time

Salary: Up to £14.05
dependent on skills and experience

Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day, and much more

Hi, I’m Hannah, the Nursery Manager at Forest Barn.

Every day at Forest Barn, we nurture our children’s natural curiosity and creativity in an environment designed to spark imaginations and build confidence. We’re proud to offer an exceptional learning space where children develop a real love for learning and an inquisitive, confident mindset.

Outdoors, we’re truly spoilt for choice. From our Nissen hut and sensory garden to the fruit patch and nearby woodland walks, nature plays a key role in our children’s development. With two gardens and a large field, there’s plenty of opportunity for exploration, adventure, and calm connection with the world around them.

Our cosy, home-from-home environment is filled with natural resources that invite play and ignite wonder. And our commitment to community shines through in our special partnership with the local care home—where residents regularly join us for tea and shared joy with the children.

At Forest Barn, learning, nature, and community come together to create a truly magical place for our children.

Who & What is Storal?

It’s our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily a part of here at Forest Barn. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must if that’s pink hair, being Neurospicy or having a unique pastime, we encourage it all. Your unique self is what makes our Nursery even better. Check out our website to learn about our leaders and the expertise they bring to our Storal community.

About the role:

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be a key part of keeping our children safe, loved, and inspired to learn. Key activities include:

• Applying the Storal curriculum & our pedagogy principles to our children daily
• Seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes & transitions
• Bonding with your children and their families by engaging in meaningful moments

About you:

• A true love for child development and care
• Able and willing to work in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, your peers, and parents
• High levels of care and empathy that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework

Must haves:

• Early Years qualification at Level 2/3
• Experience working with all age groups within Early Years

Why work for us:

Family Friendly Benefits: Enhanced parents leave including maternity, paternity & adoption, and 50% childcare discount at all fees

Wellbeing & Refuel Benefits: Extra day off per year for wellbeing, access to modern mental health support & sick pay

Financial Perks: Emergency cash access before pay date, free financial coaching

Social Perks: Online community for peer-to-peer socializing (e.g., book club, pets club, pinecones club) & continuous professional development accessible anytime

Plus, many more.

We care about our people.

Curious to know more? We’d love to tell you what makes Forest Barn so special.

Storal is committed to safeguarding, the welfare of children, and creating a work environment that encourages feedback, discussion, and resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, families, and our team very seriously. As governed by the EYFS, each setting has a designated safeguarding lead, and all staff (and volunteers) complete thorough compliance checks, including employment references & DBS.