Early Years Educator - Lunch Cover

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run nursery located in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Early Years Educator for lunch cover. The role involves providing support during mealtimes, collaborating with staff for daily routines, and maintaining a welcoming environment for children. Candidates are encouraged to apply today and be part of a supportive team. The position does not offer visa sponsorship and requires an enhanced DBS check to ensure child safety.

Benefits

Free meals during shifts

Accredited training opportunities

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Long service awards

Birthday off policy

Competitive salary and pension

Qualifications

• Desirable but not essential to be Level 2 qualified or higher in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, or enthusiasm to learn more.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during mealtimes, assist children, ensuring a positive mealtime experience.
• Work collaboratively with the nursery team to support daily routines and activities.
• Help maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments for children.

Job description

Overview

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 Great Boughton as an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover! This is a part time role, working 11am to 2pm.

We’re now looking for an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Great Boughton?

• Located outside Chester City Centre with great transport links
• Established supportive team
• 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 Educator – Lunch Cover:

• 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 – Lunch Cover:

• By providing support during mealtimes, assisting children and ensuring a positive mealtime experience
• Through working collaboratively with the nursery team to support daily routines and activities
• By helping maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments for children

What an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover needs:

• Desirable but not essential to be Level 2 qualified or higher in a UK recognised early years qualification
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, or an enthusiasm to learn more
• Knowledge of safeguarding children

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Great Boughton!

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.