At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure children's safety and create a fun play environment at our Out of School Club.
- Company: Join the award-winning RAFAKidz team dedicated to nurturing children's potential.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, childcare discounts, healthcare cashback, and generous leave.
- Other info: Flexible hours, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while having fun and growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Basic food safety knowledge and a passion for working with children.
The predicted salary is between 26550 - 32450 £ per year.
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Benson, Wallingford OX10 6AA
£12.75 per hour, 22.5 hours per week, Term Time Only
Working hours: 7:30 - 9:00 am and 2:30 - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday
- 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
Just like our children, our waiting lists are growing! In each of our settings, we create experiences that are special, unique and child-focused. Our staff are specially selected for their loving and caring nature, as well as their expertise. The needs of military families are unique, and at RAFAKidz we take extra care to make sure those needs are met. For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances, you could provide experiences and opportunities that will help them be confident and reach their potential.
About you: Our Play Workers' responsibilities at our busy out of school club include ensuring safety for children on the walk to and from school and setting up an attractive and exciting play space, ensuring that hygiene and health and safety standards are met. A basic food safety certificate would be desirable as refreshments and snacks will be provided for the children. You will need to understand the principles of safeguarding children and be willing to undertake all development opportunities offered. 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 rafakidz.org.uk; interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying, we'd love to hear from you.
Nursery Play Workers - Out of School Club employer: THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION
RAFAKidz is an exceptional employer dedicated to providing high-quality childcare tailored to the needs of Armed Forces and civilian families. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and excellence, we foster a supportive work culture that values professional growth and collaboration. As part of our team in Leicester, you will have the opportunity to lead innovative food and nutrition strategies while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working and a focus on employee wellbeing.
Contact Details:
THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION Recruitment Team
