Early Years Educator

Nursery World; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women

80% Childcare Discount

Free breakfast and meals

Job summary

Kids Planet is seeking a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our team at Smeeton Road. We offer part and full time roles, with a focus on providing exceptional care and education according to the EYFS, helping every child thrive.

Successful applicants will have an EYFS understanding, safeguarding knowledge, and Level 2 qualification, supported by our KP Academy training and inclusive culture. DBS checks and safeguarding training are part of the role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Offer exceptional care and education in accordance with the EYFS.
• Work supportively and collaboratively with the team to create a caring, playful environment.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families through open communication.

Education

Level 2 UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

Job Details

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

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 Smeeton Road Formerly known as Hunny Hive as an Early Years Educator! We have both Part and Full time roles available.

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 Smeeton Road?

• 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.

What An Early Years Educator Needs:

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

Sound like the place for you?

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.