RAFAKidz Brize Norton Early Years Practitioners (Unqualified)

RAFAKidz Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing exceptional early years care. As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll engage with children through creative play and help them develop in a nurturing environment. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues and receive ongoing training, ensuring your professional growth. The role offers a supportive atmosphere where you can make a real difference in children's lives, all while enjoying great perks like subsidised childcare and time off during the festive season. If you're passionate about early childhood education and eager to contribute to a caring community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Subsidised childcare

Refer a Friend bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Time off over Christmas

Onsite Gyms

Qualifications

• Positive, caring, and enthusiastic attitude is essential.
• Ability to learn and adapt to the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Responsibilities

• Engage in creative play and maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Record children's progress and build relationships with families.

Skills

Caring attitude

Creativity

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Tools

Childcare software

Job description

RAFAKidz Brize Norton Early Years Practitioners (Unqualified)

Early Years Practitioners (Unqualified)

£12.26 per hour Full Time and Part Time Roles

We offer

• Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff
• Refer a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Committed to your career progression and access to internal promotions
• Time off over the Christmas period
• Onsite Gyms at set locations

Just like our children, our waiting lists are growing! In each of our 20 settings we create experiences that are special, unique and child focused. Our staff are specially selected for their loving and caring nature, as well as their expertise. The needs of military families are unique, and at RAFAKidz we take extra care to make sure those needs are met. For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances, you could provide experiences and opportunities that will help them be confident and reach their potential.

What makes us different

By joining us as part of our RAFAKidz family, we make a commitment to your ongoing development and future career opportunities. (Please read our staff testimonials on our website!) We ask that you bring a positive, caring and enthusiastic attitude and in return we will give you a great induction experience, training and development opportunities and you’ll be learning on the job from amazing colleagues! We offer subsidised childcare for colleagues to be able to bring their children with them, high quality up-to-date training including using our software to electronically record your observations and updates. You’ll have ample annual leave and time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period.

About the role

A typical day in the role will include;

• 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, cleanliness and 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, genders and abilities.

Closing date Thursday 15 May however interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying, we’d love to hear from you!