(LE) Level 3 Early Years Educators

RAF Association; Yorkshire Bridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced childcare discount

Healthcare cashback for you and family

Virtual GP access

Health and stress support + gym

Refer a Friend bonus payments

Generous Christmas leave

Group Associate Membership

Travel and overnight expenses for role

Informal telephone interviews

Gala event invitations

Job summary

RAFAKidz Nursery in Northallerton is seeking an Early Years Educator Level 3 to join our team at RAF Leeming. You will work as a designated key worker, delivering EYFS-based activities and supporting children's learning in a busy nursery setting.

The role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification, Paediatric First Aid, and a minimum of one year's nursery experience. You will update records for Ofsted, collaborate with SENCO, and help identify children needing extra support in a caring,

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Years Educator with Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Minimum 1 year nursery experience.
• Paediatric First Aid certificate.
• Ability to plan using EYFS and maintain records for Ofsted.
• Collaborate with SENCO to support children with additional needs.

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 knowledge

Paediatric First Aid

Nursery experience

Record keeping

Senco collaboration

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Early Years Educator Level 3

RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Leeming, The Spinney, Northallerton DL7 9NJ

£14.29 per hour full time and part time role

• 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)
• 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

About you

As a qualified Early Years Educator you will hold a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification and 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