Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Melksham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast

Lunch provided

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave for family

Job summary

Kids Planet Neston Farm is looking for an Early Years Educator to join our team. We have both full time and part time vacancies available, working in a farming setting with a woodland and animals present.

The role requires a Level 2 UK EY qualification, solid EYFS knowledge, and a strong safeguarding background. We offer free breakfast and healthy snacks, accredited training via KP Academy, enhanced leave for family matters, wellbeing perks, and a supportive central team.

Qualifications

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

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 2 UK EY qualification

Job description

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

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.

Early Years Educator, Kids Planet Neston Farm

We have both full time and part time vacancies available.

Why Kids Planet Neston Farm?

• We are set on a farm and have our own private woodland
• We have lots of animals including 3 pigs, 7 chickens, 3 guinea pigs and one duck!
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Big News! 80% Childcare Discount Arrives This October - 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 wellbeing 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.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships