Nursery Practitioner Casual

Storal Learning Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery group is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join its team at Ickle Pickles Nursery School. This role focuses on ensuring children are safe, loved, and inspired to learn, while applying daycare principles and building relationships with families. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for child development.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

50% childcare discount

Wellness day

Free financial coaching

Qualifications

• Must have Early Years qualification at Level 2 or 3.
• Experience with all age groups within Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Apply the Storal curriculum principles daily.
• Bond with children and families through meaningful interactions.
• Seek learning opportunities in routines like mealtimes.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Child development knowledge

High empathy

Education

Early Years qualification at Level 2 or 3

Job description

Nursery: Ickle Pickles Nursery School, 1 School Mews, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8UW

Hours: Casual/Bank, Monday - Friday

Salary: £12.21 - £13.05 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

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

Hi, I’m Jodie, Nursery Manager at Ickle Pickles.

At Ickle Pickles, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is supported to learn and grow at their own pace. Our experienced team brings a wealth of early years knowledge and insight, recognizing that each child has a unique journey.

We’re proud to have our own Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) who works closely with families and practitioners to identify and support additional needs. This personalized approach is further supported by our parent forum committee, ensuring open communication, shared celebrations, and meaningful partnerships with families.

Our children spend dedicated time outdoors, engaging with nature through rich and inspiring activities. Mealtimes are special, with children enjoying healthy, nutritious meals together in our warm, central dining space. We also embrace cultural celebrations through themed menus, offering new flavors and learning opportunities.

As part of the Kingsferry Collaboration, we share best practices, solve challenges together, and support each other to continually deliver high standards of care and education.

Who & What is Storal?

Storal is our collective group of nurseries, including Ickle Pickles. We are passionate about high-quality outcomes for children and early years education. We celebrate individuality—whether that’s pink hair, being Neurospicy, or having unique hobbies. Your authentic self makes our nursery better. Visit our website to learn more about our leaders and their expertise within the Storal community.

About the role:

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a key role in keeping our children safe, loved, and inspired to learn. Your activities will include:

• Applying the Storal curriculum and pedagogy principles daily
• Seeking learning opportunities in routines such as mealtimes and transitions
• Bonding 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, peers, and parents
• High levels of care and empathy, viewing every opportunity as a learning moment
• 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 leave, plus 50% childcare discount

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

Financial Perks: Emergency access to your pay before payday, free financial coaching

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

Plus many more benefits.

We care about our people.

Interested in learning more? We’d love to share what makes Ickle Pickles special.

Storal maintains high standards for safeguarding, child welfare, and creating a supportive work environment. We follow EYFS guidelines, have a designated safeguarding lead at each setting, and conduct thorough employment checks including references and DBS clearance.