Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse

Storal Learning Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Brentwood is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner who will ensure children's safety and inspire their love for learning. The role involves applying the Storal curriculum, fostering relationships, and creating interactive learning opportunities in a nurturing environment. Benefits include family-friendly policies, performance-related bonuses, and opportunities for professional development. If you have a passion for child care and development, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

50% childcare discount

Wellness day

Enhanced parental leave

Access to mental health support

Emergency cash access before pay date

Online community groups

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for child development and care.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Experience working with all age groups within Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Applying the Storal curriculum and pedagogical principles daily.
• Building bonds with children and families through meaningful interactions.
• Seeking learning opportunities in routines like mealtimes and transitions.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Child Development

Education

Early Years qualification at Level 2 or 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 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 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. Our commitment to community shines through in our partnership with the local care home—where residents 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 here at Forest Barn. Storal stands for high-quality outcomes for children and a passion for Early Years. We celebrate individuality—whether that’s pink hair, being Neurospicy, or having a unique pastime. Your authentic self makes our nursery better. Visit our website to learn about our leaders and their expertise within the 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. Your activities will include:

• Applying the Storal curriculum and our pedagogical principles daily
• Seeking learning opportunities in routines like mealtimes and transitions
• Building bonds with children and families through meaningful interactions

About you:

• A genuine passion for child development and care
• Ability and willingness to work in a team
• Effective communication skills with management, colleagues, and parents
• High levels of care and empathy, viewing every moment as a learning opportunity
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework

Must haves:

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

Why work for us:

Family-Friendly Benefits: Enhanced parental leave including maternity, paternity, and adoption, plus a 50% childcare discount

Wellbeing & Refuel Benefits: An extra day off per year for wellbeing, access to mental health support, and sick pay

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

Social Perks: Online community groups (book club, pets club, pinecones club), and ongoing professional development accessible anytime

Plus, many more benefits.

We care about our people.

Interested in learning more? We’d love to tell you what makes Forest Barn special.

Storal maintains high standards for safeguarding, child welfare, and creating a supportive work environment. We take our role in ensuring safety seriously, with designated safeguarding leads, thorough compliance checks, references, and DBS clearance for all staff and volunteers.