Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Colton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Accredited training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive pay & pension

Friendly central support

Job summary

Kids Planet Austhorpe is looking for a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our warm, family‑run nursery. You will deliver high‑quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework, helping children learn through play.

You should have at least Level 2 in a UK recognised early years qualification, a strong EYFS knowledge base, and extensive safeguarding awareness to protect every child. In return you’ll enjoy a supportive central team, ongoing training through KP Academy, birthday day

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• A strong understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework, supporting each child’s development.
• Create a caring, playful environment and work collaboratively with the team to meet children’s needs.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families through open communication.

Skills

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.

A strong understanding of EYFS.

Extensive 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 Austhorpe as an Early Years Educator!

We’re now looking for a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Austhorpe?

• A small nursery with a family feel
• Good location with great transport links
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

What we offer our Early Years Educators:

• 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:

• By offering exceptional care and education in accordance with the EYFS, supporting and meeting the unique needs of each child in your care.
• Through working supportively and collaboratively with your team to create a caring, playful environment for every child.
• By building warm, trusting relationships with families through kind, open communication.