(WIT) Early Years Practitioner (Unqualified)

RAFA Kidz Ltd; Wittering; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization in Wittering is seeking an Early Years Practitioner. This hands-on role involves engaging with children in creative play, maintaining safety standards, and building strong relationships with families. Applicants must possess a caring attitude and be willing to undergo a DBS check. The position offers competitive hours, ongoing development, and a supportive culture for staff.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Time off over the Christmas period

Onsite Gyms at set locations

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and caring attitude is essential.
• Must complete a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Engage in messy and outdoor play activities.
• Assist with meals and snack times.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Skills

Creative play activities

Record keeping

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Early Years Practitioner (Unqualified) – RAFAKidz Nursery, Wittering, Peterborough PE8 6DW

£24225 38 hours per week

We offer

• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Time off over the Christmas period
• Onsite Gyms at set locations

Our RAFAKidz family

Just like our children, our waiting lists are growing! In each of our 21 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.

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

Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk before the closing date of Wednesday 8 October. Interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying, we’d love to hear from you