(WIT) Casual Early Years Practitioners

RAF Association; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a nurturing and supportive environment as a Casual Early Years Practitioner, where your love for children will shine. This role offers the chance to engage in creative play, assist with meals, and build meaningful relationships with families. With a commitment to your professional development, you will gain valuable experience and training while working alongside dedicated colleagues. This position is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact in children's lives while enjoying a flexible working arrangement. If you have a caring attitude and a sense of humor, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Genuine love for children and ability to engage with them.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Responsibilities

• Engage in creative outdoor play activities with children.
• Maintain safety and hygiene standards in the nursery.
• Build relationships with families and keep records of children's progress.

Skills

Childcare experience

Creativity

Communication skills

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Casual Early Years Practitioners

£12.26 - £12.73 dependent on qualification

RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Wittering, Peterborough PE8 6DW

Our RAFAKidz family

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! You’ll be the first to hear of any permanent roles which suit your skills and experience should you be looking for something more permanent in the future.

About the role

Whilst previous experience within a childcare setting is desirable, it is not essential. We are looking for Casual Early Years Practitioners 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)

A full job description is available to view on our website www.rafakidz.org.uk

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 before the closing date of Monday 19 May Interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying, we’d love to hear from you!