Early Years Educator

Karts 4 Kids Ltd.; Appleton Thorn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthySnac

KP Academy accredited training

Enhanced leave for family needs

Wellbeing goodies and staff events

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary and pension

Central support team

Job summary

Kids Planet Appleton Thorn is hiring an Early Years Educator for Lunch Cover, a part-time role from 11am to 2pm. Join a friendly team at a well-established nursery with a focus on creating a safe, stimulating environment for children.

You will support mealtimes, daily routines, and activities, while safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing. Training through KP Academy is available as part of ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Desirable but not essential to hold Level 2 or higher in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or willingness to learn more.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during mealtimes, assisting children and ensuring a positive mealtime experience.
• Collaborate with the nursery team to support daily routines and activities.
• Help maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments for children.

Skills

Childcare knowledge

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

EYFS understanding

Level 2 qualification (desirable)

Education

Level 2 UK early years qualification (desirable)

Job description

• By providing support during mealtimes, assisting children and ensuring a positive mealtime experience.
• Through working collaboratively with the nursery team to support daily routines and activities.
• By helping to maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments for children.
• Desirable but not essential to be Level 2 qualified or higher in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, or an enthusiasm to learn more.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children.

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Appleton Thorn as an Early Years Educator - Lunch Cover! This is a part-time role, working 11am to 2pm.

We're now looking for an Early Years Educator - Lunch Cover to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Appleton Thorn?

• A friendly, well-established team
• Large garden / outdoor areas
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• Awarded one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training by Great Place to Work 2026
• 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

What we offer our Early Years Educator - Lunch Cover:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How you'll make a difference as an Early Years Educator - Lunch Cover