RAFAKidz Benson Casual Early Years Educators

RAFAKidz Limited; Wallingford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

RAFAKidz Benson Casual Early Years Educators are sought to support our busy nursery settings in the Wallingford area. This casual role centers on hands-on activities, outdoor play, meals and helping children with daily routines.

No long-term commitment is required; you tell us when you are available. Prior childcare is helpful but not essential. A DBS check is required at appointment and every three years thereafter, with warmth, patience and a love of children at the core of our ethos.

Qualifications

• Casual Early Years Educator role seeking caring, reliable individuals.
• Experience in childcare is desirable but not essential.
• DBS check required on appointment and every three years thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on with messy and outdoor play activities.
• Assist with meals and snack times for children.
• Keep records of children's progress and daily activities.
• Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills

Love of children

Warmth

Patience

Great sense of humour

Education

Level 2 qualification (Childcare)

Level 3 qualification (Childcare)

Job description

RAFAKidz Benson Casual Early Years Educators

Casual Early Years Educators

RAFAKidzNursery,RAF Benson, Wallingford OX10 6AA

Unqualified £12.75 per hour

Level 2 £13.21 per hour

Level 3 £13.80per hour

About us

2025 was a phenomenal year forRAFAKidz! 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

Just like our children, our waiting lists are growing! In each of our 22settings we create experiences that are special, unique and child focused. Our staff are specially selected for their loving and caring nature, as well as theirexpertise. The needs of military families are unique, and atRAFAKidzwe take extra care to make sure those needs are met.For every child that comes through the doors ofRAFAKidz, no matter their ability,backgroundor circumstances you couldprovide experiences and opportunities that will help them be confident and reach their potential.

Joining us as a casual colleague allows you the perfect work / life balance as you can tell us when you are available.If your new to childcare or lookingto keep your skills up to date with a more flexible workingarrangementthen please do consider applying. Over 60% of our casual workforce enjoyed getting to know us this way andchanged to permanent contracts when roles became available.

Whilstpreviousexperience within a childcare setting is desirable, it is not essential. We are looking for Casual Early YearsEducatorswho have a genuine love of children, warmth,patienceanda great senseof humour!A typical day in the role will include (depending on your experience):

• Being hands on and creative with messy and outdoor play activities
• Helping with meals and snack times
• Keeping records on children’s progress and daily activities and adventures
• Maintaining highest standards of safety,cleanlinessand hygiene
• Meet and greet families and build great relationships
• Be willing to learn from colleagues to understand EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

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,gendersand abilities.