Nursery Support Practitioner

Storal; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

50% childcare discount

Wellness day

PayCaptain pay access

Job summary

Storal is seeking Nursery Support Practitioners to cover two nurseries: Forest Barn Nursery School (CM13 3JP) and The Learning Tree Nursery School (RM1 2QP). Full-time, Monday to Friday, with up to £16 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

A welcome bonus of £1,000 is offered, plus performance-related bonuses and a 50% childcare discount. You will work with Mandy and the Nursery Managers, planning activities, observing progress, and supporting daily care, applying the Storal

Qualifications

• An Early Years qualification at Level 3.
• Experience of working with all age groups within Early Years settings.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework would be advantageous.
• Have a full clean UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Be willing to travel within the Winchester area.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day cover and support where needed.
• Plan activities and observe progress, and manage personal care for children.
• Apply the Storal curriculum and pedagogy daily.
• Engage with children and families during routines and transitions.

Skills

Early Years Level 3

EYFS knowledge

Driving licence

Willing to travel

Education

Early Years Level 3 Qualification

Job description

To cover two Nurseries:

Forest Barn Nursery School, CM13 3JP AND The Learning Tree Nursery School, RM1 2QP

Paid UBER rides from train station to the Forest Barn nursery's location

Hours:

Full Time, Monday - Friday

Salary:

Up to £16 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Welcome Bonus:

£1000

Benefits:

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

Storal’s Purpose

Is 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.

The Team

You’ll be joining Mandy’s team of area support Nursery Practitioners, Mandy has 35 years of experience in childcare having working in several roles including Nursery Manager and Area Manager.

Our Nursery Support Team is in the North East and will cover the following nurseries, Forest Barn (CM13 3JP), The Learning Tree (RM1 2QP) We have a wide variety of remarkable nurseries where our experienced and passionate team brings a wealth of early years expertise. We know that every child is unique, with their own story to tell, so we tailor our approach to suit each child’s pace, personality, and interests ensuring they feel supported, seen, and celebrated.

How you’ll spend your time here

In this role, you will work closely with Mandy and the Nursery Managers to provide day-to-day cover and support where it is needed most. Flexibility is key, as your schedule may vary week to week.

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.

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

• An Early Years qualification at Level 3

• Experience of working with all age groups within Early Years settings

• Knowledge of the EYFS framework would be advantageous

• Have a full clean UK driving licence and access to a car

• Be willing to travel within the Winchester area

The Environment

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 serious. 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.