RAFAKidz Walters Ash Unqualified Early Years Practitioner

RAFAKidz Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Leicester is seeking an Unqualified Early Years Practitioner to join their team. The role involves engaging in creative activities, helping with meals, and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Applicants should have a caring attitude and a willingness to learn about the Early Years Foundation Stage. This position offers 38 hours per week at £12.26 per hour, along with benefits including subsidised childcare and training opportunities.

Benefits

Subsidised childcare

Refer a Friend bonus

Onsite Gyms

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be creative and hands-on with play activities.
• Ability to maintain high standards of safety and hygiene.
• Willingness to learn the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Responsibilities

• Engage in messy and outdoor play activities.
• Assist with meals and snack times.
• Keep records on children's progress.
• Build relationships with families.

Job description

RAFAKidz Walters Ash Unqualified Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner(Unqualified)

Winner – Nursery Group of the Year 2025

£12.26 per hour 38 hours per week

We offer

• Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff
• Refer a Friend bonus
• Onsite Gyms at set locations
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Just like our children, our waiting lists are growing! In each of our21settings we create experiences that are special, unique and child focused. Our staff are specially selected for their loving and caring nature, as well as theirexpertise. The needs of military families are unique, and at RAFAKidz we take extra care to make sure those needs are met.F or every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability,backgroundor circumstances you couldprovide 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,caringand enthusiastic attitude and in return we will give you a great induction experience, training and development opportunities andyou’llbe 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’llhave ample annual leave and time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period.

About the role

A typical day in the role willinclude;

• 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,cleanlinessand 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,gendersand abilities

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