Early Years Practitioner Level 3

Royal Air Forces Association; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced childcare discount

Healthcare cash back

Virtual GP access

Health & gym discounts

Refer a Friend bonuses

Generous leave

Group Associate Membership

Guaranteed nursery transfer

Travel/overnight expenses for promo

Job summary

Royal Air Forces Association RAFAKidz is seeking an Early Years Educator to plan engaging activities using EYFS outcomes and to maintain Ofsted-ready records. You will be a designated key worker for a group of children and collaborate with the Senco to support SEND needs.

Candidates should have Level 3 EY Educator qualification, at least 1 year nursery experience, and a Paediatric First Aid certificate. This role offers several employee benefits and opportunities within RAFAKidz.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator with EYFS knowledge.
• Minimum 1 year nursery experience.
• Paediatric First Aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Using 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.

Skills

EYFS planning

Record keeping

Senco liaison

SEND support

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator

Paediatric First Aid certificate

Job description

Role Responsibilities

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

As a qualified Level 3 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

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

Nursery Group of the YearNursery World

£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

Benefits

• Enhanced childcare discount of 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)

Other benefits and opportunities

• 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!