Job Description

Early Years Practitioner - Unqualified

Winner - Nursery Group of the Year 2025

RAFAKidz Honington, 16 Heath Rd, RAF Honington, Bury Saint Edmunds, IP31 1LJ.

24225 38 hours per week

We offer

Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff Refer a Friend Bonus Access to internal promotions Cycle to Work Scheme

Our nursery

If you're a talented, passionate and dedicated childcare professional looking for your next step, our welcoming and warm nursery at RAFAKidz Honington is the place for you! With our friendly team and small room sizes we can offer exciting experiences every day. Located in a beautiful setting close to Bury St Edmunds and Thetford, 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.

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 Monday 10 November. Interviews are ongoing and we may close this advert early so please do not delay in applying, we'd love to hear from you

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.26 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bury Saint Edmunds IP31 1LJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person