RAFAKidz Shawbury Casual Early Years Educators

RAFAKidz Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

RAFAKidz Shawbury is seeking Casual Early Years Educators to join our RAF Shawbury nursery in Shrewsbury. Casual hours offer flexible work–life balance, with the chance to transition to permanent roles as opportunities arise. Candidates should have a love of children, warmth, patience, and a good sense of humour.

Prior childcare experience is desirable but not essential. Duties include outdoor and messy play, meal assistance, recording progress, and promoting high safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Loving and caring nature and patience are essential.
• Ability to work with children in a nursery setting is desirable but not required.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to a casual working pattern.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on and creative with messy and outdoor play activities.
• Assist with meals and snack times.
• Keep records on children's progress and daily activities.
• Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness and hygiene.
• Meet and greet families and build relationships.
• Be willing to learn EYFS concepts from colleagues.

Skills

Loving and caring nature

Patience

Great sense of humour

Education

Unqualified

Level 2

Level 3

Job description

RAFAKidz Shawbury Casual Early Years Educators

Casual Early Years Educators
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Shawbury, Shrewsbury SY4 4DZ

• Unqualified £12.75 per hour
• Level 2 £13.21 per hour
• Level 3 £13.80 per hour

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

Just like our children, our waiting lists are growing! In each of our 22 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 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. Over 60% of our casual workforce enjoyed getting to know us this way and changed to permanent contracts when roles became available.

Whilst previous experience within a childcare setting is desirable, it is not essential. We are looking for Casual Early Years Educators who have a genuine love of children, warmth, patience and a great sense of 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, 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.