Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training through KP Academy

Birthday day off

80% childcare discount

Free meals on shift

Wellbeing rewards

Job summary

Kids Planet Wetherby is seeking a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our compassionate team. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality early years education in line with EYFS, ensuring each child's needs are met with care and dedication.

You will work with a small, friendly team and have access to training, progression, and support opportunities. We offer wellbeing rewards, birthday leave, and a strong pension, all within a welcoming, family‑run environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Collaborate with the team to create a caring, playful environment for every child.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families through open communication.

Skills

EYFS understanding

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2 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 Wetherby 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 Wetherby?

• A small, friendly team
• Training, progression and support opportunities
• 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