At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure children's safety and create exciting play spaces at our out of school clubs.
- Company: Join RAFAKidz, an award-winning nursery group dedicated to child-focused experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, healthcare cashback, gym discounts, and generous leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a chance to celebrate achievements together!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a fun, supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Basic food safety knowledge and understanding of child safeguarding principles.
The predicted salary is between 12.75 - 12.75 £ per hour.
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Benson, Wallingford OX10 6AA
£12.75 per hour, 22.5 hours per week, Term Time Only
Working hours: 7.30 - 9am and 2.30 - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
Benefits include:
- 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)
- Travel and overnight expenses covered for promotion preparation
- Opportunities to attend gala evenings to celebrate our nominations and wins
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
At RAFAKidz, 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. We take extra care to meet the unique needs of military families.
About you:
Our Play Workers' responsibilities at our busy out of school clubs include ensuring safety for children on the walk to and from school and setting up an attractive and exciting play space while meeting hygiene and health and safety standards. 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 in Oxford 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
