(BE) Level 3 Early Years Practitioners

RAF Association; Oxford; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

The RAF Association is excited to open a new nursery and is seeking Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to contribute to a thriving, educational environment. This role involves planning educational activities and catering to the unique needs of military families, ensuring their children receive nurturing care. Join a supportive team with opportunities for career development, in a bright and stimulating setting.

Benefits

Subsidised childcare for permanent staff

Refer a friend bonus

Time off over the Christmas period

Onsite Gyms

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified practitioner involved in planning EYFS activities.
• Maintains records for Ofsted requirements.
• Key worker for children with unique military family needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fun and educational activities for children.
• Support children with special educational needs.
• Maintain accurate records and fulfill Ofsted requirements.

Skills

Educational Planning

Child Development

Special Educational Needs Support

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Level 3 Early Years Practitioners – New Nursery Opened April

£12.73 per hour 38 hours per week

RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Benson, Wallingford OX10 6AA

We offer

• Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff

• Refer a friend bonus

• Time off over the Christmas period

• Onsite Gyms at set locations

• Cycle to work scheme

Our RAFAKidz family

Just like our children, we are growing! RAFAKidz started out as one of the chosen providers of nursery services to the RAF community. We are excited to announce that we have been invited to bring our expertise and touch of magic to a brand-new setting to provide high quality affordable childcare at RAF Wittering. The nursery opened in April and we are looking for additional Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to join us.

RAFAKidz Benson is a bright and spacious setting for children from 3 months to 12 years, We provide a stimulating and happy learning environment, along with a wraparound school care club and holiday club for primary school aged children. Open five days a week from 7:30 am to 5.30 pm, our dedicated staff lead a variety of exciting adult-led activities while also promoting child-initiated play. We make sure to keep parents updated on their child’s progress through our wonderful app, and provide healthy, nutritious meals each day to support their well-being and development.

About the role

As a qualified practitioner, you will be fully involved in planning fun, educational and stimulating activities within the scope of EYFS learning outcomes, along with maintaining accurate records that fulfil Ofsted requirements. You will have key worker responsibilities for a group of children and work closely with the nursery management team and SEND Lead to identify and support children with special educational needs and disabilities. The needs of military families are unique and if you feel like you could make a difference to military families, we would love to hear from you.

We pride ourselves on being an organisation that nurtures our nurseries and teams. With a brilliant range of nursery resources, you can be assured we will always provide you with the tools that you need to provide exceptional childcare for the local community. By joining us as part of our RAFAKidz family we will make a commitment to your ongoing career development and future opportunities. A recent staff survey reflected that 80% of our nursery colleagues are proud to work for RAFAKidz. A full job description is available to download on our website www.rafakidz.org

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 Closing date Thursday 19 June however interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying as we may close this job advert early