Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery in Wakefield seeks an Early Years Educator to provide exceptional care and education in alignment with the EYFS. You will work collaboratively with your team to create a caring environment and build warm relationships with families. Applicants must hold a Level 2 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification and possess a strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding practices. This is a vibrant and inclusive workplace with competitive benefits.

Benefits

80% Childcare Discount

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for maternity and paternity

Long service awards

Competitive salary and pension plan

Friendly support team

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

• Offer exceptional care and education according to the EYFS.
• Work collaboratively with your team to create a caring environment.
• Build trusting relationships with families through open communication.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Education

Level 2 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

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.

Why Kids Planet Whitwood?

• A home from home atmosphere with a caring, dedicated and hard‑working team
• A well experienced and passionate management team
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• 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? Apply today to join Kids Planet Whitwood.

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.