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(SH) Early Years Educator Level 3

Job details
Posting date: 09 April 2026
Salary: £13.80 per hour
Additional salary information: Subsidised Childcare, Refer a Friend Bonus, Virtual GP, Gym Discount
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 May 2026
Location: SY4 4DZ
Remote working: On-site only
Company: RAFA Kidz Ltd
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Early Years Educator Level 3
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Shawbury SY4 4DZ
£13.80 per hour Full /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 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

RAFAKidz Shawbury is a hugely popular nursery with a growing waiting list for families to come and join us. The setting has circa 25 colleagues and with 3 bespoke age related play rooms, our little RAFAKidz family are always busy with picnics, parties and outdoor learning. There is also a holiday club for school age children available during half terms and summer. 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 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 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

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

Closing date Friday 1 May however interviews are ongoing

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