Nursery Practitioner

Storal; Banks; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holidays

Paid sick pay

Wellness day off

Childcare Discount

Funding

Fertility & menopause support

Gym discount

Free movie tickets

Storal Awards

Job summary

Storal’s Little Manor Nursery School in Adlington is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join a warm, play‑based setting. You’ll plan activities, observe progress and support personal care while delivering the Storal curriculum daily.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification and experience with Early Years. EYFS knowledge is advantageous, with full‑time hours (40 per week) and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• A Nursery Practitioner qualification at Level 3
• Experience of working with all age groups within Early Years settings
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Plan activities for children and observe progress
• Manage personal care for children and support wellbeing
• Apply the Storal curriculum and pedagogy in daily practice
• Seek learning opportunities in routines such as meals and transitions
• Bond with children and families through meaningful moments
• Deliver high levels of care and empathy in every interaction

Education

Nursery Practitioner qualification Level 3

Job description

Nursery: Little Manor Nursery School, 90 Railway Road, Adlington, PR6 9RB

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday (Full-time)

Salary: £13.64 per hour

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Little Manor's Purpose

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.

Qualifications & experience

• A Nursery Practitioner qualification at Level 3
• Experience of working with all age groups within Early Years settings
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework would be advantageous

The Team & Environment

You’ll be joining Little Manors 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

• Enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and access to pay before payday with PayCaptain
• Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity leave
• Nourishing body & mind Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets
• Investing in your future with micro‑learning, financial stability tools & the Storal Support Fund
• Growing together Termly inset days, team member app and Storal Awards

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Safeguarding and Compliance

Storal sets the highest standards when it comes 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, 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 compliance checks prior to employment including references & DBS.