Early Years Educator (Lunch Cover)

Storal; Leicester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holidays

Paid sick pay

Wellness day off

PayCaptain access

Childcare Discount + Funding

gym discount

Job summary

Children 1st Leicester Nursery School by Storal in Leicester is seeking a part-time nursery assistant. You will plan activities, observe progress, and provide personal care while applying our curriculum and fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment.

Join a passionate team dedicated to helping children learn through play, with opportunities to engage families and support early numeracy and communication skills in a warm, open-plan setting.

Qualifications

• An Early Years qualification at Level 2/3 or experience in an early years setting.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities and observe progress for children.
• Manage personal care for children with empathy.
• Apply the Storal curriculum and pedagogy daily.
• Bond with children and families during daily routines.

Skills

Early Years

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Remarkable future starts here

Children 1st Leicester Nursery School by Storal

Address: Tarragon Road, Leicester LE2 7ET

Hours: Part time, Monday to Friday, 15 hours per week (Lunch Cover)

Salary: Up to £13.30 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Hello, I’m Angela, the Nursery Manager at Leicester.

I am proud to lead a passionate and dedicated team who feel privileged to be part of our children’s early years. We provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Our well‑resourced, open‑plan setting encourages children to engage in enriching activities that promote independence, communication, and early numeracy skills. Beyond the classroom, our outdoor play area extends learning opportunities, inspiring discovery, creativity, and a lifelong love of nature.

To give children healthy foundations in fantastic settings, helping them build the confidence and resilience that will set them up for success later in life.

How You’ll Spend Your Time Here

You’ll plan activities, observe progress and manage personal care for children. Applying the Storal curriculum & our pedagogy principles to our children daily.

Whilst seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes & transitions. Bonding with your children and their families by engaging in meaningful moments.

You’ll also deliver high levels of care and empathy, with an understanding that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity.

We’d love to talk to you if you have the following

• An Early Years qualification at Level 2/3or experience of working in an early years setting
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework would be advantageous

The Team & Environment

You’ll be joining Leicester Nursery team, who have an incredibly important job of supporting children’s development. You’ll be a key part of every child’s journey, keeping our children safe, loved and inspired through play‑based learning.

Our nurseries are warm and nurturing environments that not only support children to be ready for school but also equip them with all the life skills they need to flourish and succeed.

Benefits For You

For you

• We get the basics right enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and you can access your pay before payday with PayCaptain

Family matters

• Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity leave

Health & wellness

• Nourishing body & mind Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets

Development

• Investing in your future with micro-learning, financial stability tools & the Storal Support Fund

Our community

• Growing together Termly inset days, team member app and Storal Awards

Storal sets the highest of standards when it coming to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment that encourages feedback‑discussion‑resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, our families and our team extremely seriously. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff (and volunteers) complete a through compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.