Job Description

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

RAFAKidz Nursery, Wittering, Peterborough PE8 6DW

12.73 per hour 38 hours per week

We offer

Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff Refer a Friend Bonus Time off over the Christmas period Onsite Gyms at set locations Cycle to Work Scheme

Our RAFAKidz family

Just like our children, we are growing! RAFAKidz started out as one of the chosen providers of nursery services to the RAF community. We are excited to announce that we recently opened a brand-new setting to provide high quality affordable childcare at RAF Wittering. The nursey opened in April and we are looking for an additional Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join us.

RAFAKidz Wittering is a welcoming 99-place setting for children from 3 months to 5 years. We create a safe, stimulating and happy learning environment, conveniently located just off the A1. Open five days a week from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, we offer peace of mind for parents seeking quality care. Our dedicated staff lead a variety of exciting adult-led activities while also promoting child-initiated play. This encourages children to explore their creativity at their own pace. We make sure to keep parents updated on their child's progress through our wonderful app, and provide healthy, nutritious meals each day to support their well-being and development. We also operate a wraparound school care club and holiday club for primary school aged children.

About the role

As a qualified practitioner, you will be fully involved in planning fun, educational and stimulating activities within the scope of EYFS learning outcomes, along with maintaining accurate records that fulfil Ofsted requirements. You will have key worker responsibilities for a group of children and work closely with the nursery management team and SEND Lead to identify and support children with special educational needs and disabilities. The needs of military families are unique and if you feel like you could make a difference to military families, we would love to hear from you.?

A typical day in a Level 3 role will include;

Using the EYFS learning outcomes to plan and carry out fun, educational and stimulating activities Updating and maintaining accurate records that fulfil Ofsted requirements Designated key worker responsibilities for a group of children Work with Senco to identify and support children with special educational needs and disabilities
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

Closing date Wednesday 27 August however interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying as we may close this job advert early

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.73 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/08/2025