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(HO) Level 3 Early Years Educators

Job details
Posting date: 24 March 2026
Salary: £13.80 per hour
Additional salary information: Subsidised Childcare, Healthcare Cashback, Refer a Friend Bonus
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 April 2026
Location: IP31 1LJ
Remote working: On-site only
Company: RAFA Kidz Ltd
Job type: Permanent
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Early Years Educator Level 3
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Honington, Bury St Edmonds IP31 1LJ
£13.80 per hour Full /Part Time Roles

Why you should consider a career with RAFAKidz, a multi award winning nursery group and the largest provider of early years childcare to the RAF
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 redeployed)
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



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.

About you

As a qualified Early Years Educator you will have a sound knowledge of the responsibilites that go with the role. We need you have a minimum 1 years 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

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 Monday 20 April however interviews are ongoing

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