Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run early years education provider in North Tyneside is seeking an Early Years Educator to join their team. You will be responsible for providing exceptional care and education, supporting children's unique needs, and building warm relationships with families. This role requires at least a Level 2 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification and a strong understanding of the EYFS. The company offers benefits including free meals, training opportunities, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Long service awards

Birthday off

Competitive salary and pension plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Offer exceptional care and education in accordance with the EYFS.
• Work supportively and collaboratively with your team.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families.

Skills

Strong understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Education

Level 2 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

Overview

Join Kids Planet Longbenton as an Early Years Educator. We’re a family‑run business built around our values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

We’re 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day.
• Accredited training through our 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.

Apply

Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Longbenton!

Other information

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. 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.