RAFAKidz Cosford Part Time Early Years Practitioner (Unqualified)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting military families through high-quality early years education. As a Part-Time Early Years Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in nurturing and educating children with unique communication and interaction needs. This position offers an enriching work environment with ample opportunities for professional development, training, and a supportive team. You'll enjoy a flexible schedule, subsidized childcare, and a chance to make a real difference in children's lives. If you're passionate about early childhood education and eager to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Subsidised childcare

Refer a Friend Bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Onsite Gyms

Blue Light Discount Card

Qualifications

• Positive, caring, and enthusiastic attitude is essential.
• Experience with children with special educational needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support a small group of children with communication needs.
• Provide high-quality education in partnership with parents.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Early Years Qualification

Tools

Observation software

Job description

RAFAKidz Cosford Part Time Early Years Practitioner (Unqualified)

Part Time Early Years Practitioner (Unqualified)

16 hours per week £12.26 per hour

Fixed Term to December 2025 – thereafter pending future funding

We offer

• Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite Gyms at set locations
• Eligible for Blue Light Discount Card

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.We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner to support a small group of children with communication and interaction needs.

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.

A typical day in the role will include;

• To directly support a small group of children with special educational needs
• To provide high quality education caring for children in partnership with their parents
• To be part of a multi-disciplinary team in an integrated nursery provision

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 Friday 23 May – interviews ongoing so please do not delay in applying, we’d love to hear from you