Unqualified Early Years Educator

RAF Association; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced childcare discount

Healthcare cashback

Virtual GP access

Health and stress support

Gym discount

Refer a Friend bonus

Generous leave

Job summary

RAFAKidz Nursery at RAF Benson in Wallingford is seeking an Early Years Educator (Unqualified) to join our friendly team. This on-site role involves hands-on care, creative outdoor play, and helping with meals and daily activities for young children.

We offer a positive induction, training and development opportunities, plus benefits such as enhanced childcare discounts, healthcare cashback, and travel expenses for role variety. A DBS check is required on appointment and every three years.

Qualifications

• DBS check required on appointment and every three years thereafter.
• Willingness to learn about EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Early Years Educator (Unqualified)
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Benson, Wallingford OX10 6AA
£12.75 per hour 38 hours per week

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

If you’re a talented, passionate and dedicated childcare professional looking for your next step, our welcoming and warm nursery at RAFAKidz Benson is the place for you! With our friendly team and small room sizes we can offer exciting experiences every day. Our little RAFAKidz family are always busy with trips out, picnics, parties and outdoor learning. For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances, we provide experiences that will help them be confident and reach their full potential.

About the role

By joining us as part of our RAFAKidz family, we make a commitment to your ongoing development and future career opportunities. 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! 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