Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Educator Level 3 

RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Leeming, The Spinney, Northallerton DL7 9NJ 

£14.29 per hour for full-time and part-time roles 

• Enhanced childcare discount of 40% for permanent employees 

• Healthcare cash back for you and your children to cover prescription, dental and optician costs 

• Free access to virtual GP 

• Health and Stress Support plus gym discount 

• Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus payments 

• Generous leave with time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period 

• Group Associate Membership – savings and discounts on household bills and more! 

• Guaranteed transfer to another nursery (for spouses and families being reassigned) 

• Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another  of our fabulous settings 

• First Stage Informal Telephone Interviews – let’s get to know each other before arranging a visit 

• Opportunities to attend gala evenings to celebrate our big nominations and wins together! 

About us 

2025 was a phenomenal year for RAFAKidz! Our special awards include 

• Nursery Group of the Year Nursery World 

• Medium Sized Nursery Group of the Year National NMT Nursery Awards 

• Outdoor Learning Environment National NMT Nursery Awards 

About you 

As a qualified Early Years Educator, you will hold a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification and have a sound knowledge of the responsibilities that go with the role. We need you to have a minimum of 1 year's nursery experience and a Paediatric First Aid certificate. A typical day in the role will involve; 

• 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 

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