(BE) Early Years Practitioner Level 3

RAF Association; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced childcare discount 40% for 
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Healthcare cash back for you and your

Free access to virtual GP

Health and Stress Support plus gym 


Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus

Generous leave over Christmas period

Group Associate Membership discounts

Travel and overnight expenses to visit

Interviews via phone before site visit

gala evenings to celebrate awards

Job summary

RAFAKidz Nursery at RAF Benson seeks an Early Years Educator Level 3. The role involves planning using EYFS, maintaining records for Ofsted, and acting as a key worker for a group of children in a warm, welcoming setting.

Applicants should have at least 1 year nursery experience and a Paediatric First Aid certificate. The post offers full/part-time hours with a competitive hourly rate and extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year nursery experience.
• Paediatric First Aid certificate.
• Use EYFS learning outcomes to plan and carry out activities.
• Update and maintain accurate records for Ofsted.
• Designated key worker responsibilities for a group of children.
• Work with SENCO to identify and support children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Using the EYFS learning outcomes to plan and carry out fun, educational and stimulating activities.
• Updating and maintaining accurate records that fulfil Ofsted requirements.
• Designated key worker responsibilities for a group of children.
• Work with SENCO to identify and support children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Education

Paediatric First Aid certificate

Job description

Early Years Educator Level 3

RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Benson, Wallingford OX10 6AA

£13.80 per hour Full /Part Time Roles

Why you should consider a career with RAFAKidz, a multi award winning nursery group and the largest provider of early years childcare to the RAF

• Enhanced childcare discount 40% for permanent employees

• Healthcare cash back for you and your children to cover prescription, dental and optician costs

• Free access to virtual GP

• Health and Stress Support plus gym discount

• Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus payments

• Generous leave with time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period

• Group Associate Membership - savings and discounts on household bills and more!

• Guaranteed transfer to another nursery (for spouses and families being reassigned)

• Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another of our fabulous settings

• First Stage Informal Telephone Interviews - let's get to know each other before arranging a visit

• Opportunities to attend gala evenings to celebrate our big nominations and wins together!

About us

2025 was a phenomenal year for RAFAKidz! Our special awards include

• Nursery Group of the Year Nursery World

• Medium Sized Nursery Group of the Year National NMT Nursery Awards

• Outdoor Learning Environment National NMT Nursery Awards

If you're a talented, passionate and dedicated childcare professional looking for your next step, our welcoming and warm nursery at RAFAKidz Benson is the place for you! With our friendly team and small room sizes we can offer exciting experiences every day. Our little RAFAKidz family are always busy with trips out, picnics, parties and outdoor learning. For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances, we provide experiences that will help them be confident and reach their full potential.

About you

As a qualified Early Years Educator you will have a sound knowledge of the responsibilities that go with the role. We need you have a minimum 1 years nursery experience and a Paediatric First Aid certificate. A typical day in the role will involve;

• Using the EYFS learning outcomes to plan and carry out fun, educational and stimulating activities

• Updating and maintaining accurate records that fulfil Ofsted requirements

• Designated key worker responsibilities for a group of children

• Work with Senco to identify and support children with special educational needs and disabilities

A full job description is available to view on our website www.rafakidz.org.uk

This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities

Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk -interviews are ongoing