At a Glance
- Tasks: Support multiple nurseries, plan activities, and bond with children and families.
- Company: Storal, a nurturing nursery group dedicated to children's growth.
- Benefits: Enhanced holidays, paid sick leave, wellness days, and childcare discounts.
- Other info: Flexible hours, supportive team, and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your childcare career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in childcare settings.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
Nursery: Sunshine and Willow Tree, CO15 4US
Location: Essex
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week Monday – Friday
Salary: £16.00 per hour
Are you looking for a unique Nursery Practitioner job? In this role you’ll work across multiple Nurseries, gaining knowledge and experience in each setting, to further develop your childcare career.
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 worked in several roles including Nursery Manager and Area Manager. Our Nursery Support Team is in the North East and will cover the following nurseries, Sunshine (CO10 2GG) and Willow Tree (CO15 4US). 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 and our pedagogy principles to our children daily, whilst seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes and 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
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Storal sets the highest of 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 thorough compliance checks prior to employment including employment references and DBS.
Flexi Area Nursery Support Practitioner Essex in Clacton-on-Sea employer: Storal
Storal is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its team members while providing a nurturing environment for children. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including childcare discounts and wellness support, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Join a passionate team led by experienced practitioners in Essex, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families.
