Early Years Educator - Lunch Cover

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early years education provider in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator for Lunch Cover. The role involves assisting children during mealtimes, working with the nursery team to support activities, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates will have an understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and knowledge of safeguarding. Benefits include free meals, accredited training, and competitive salary.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Long service awards

Day off on your birthday

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Enhanced holiday allowance

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during mealtimes, assisting children.
• Collaborate with the nursery team to support daily routines and activities.
• Maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments for children.

Skills

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

Level 2 qualification or higher in a UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

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 help maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments for children.

Qualifications

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.

Safeguarding

Knowledge of safeguarding children.

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.

About Kids Planet Handforth

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.

We are based at a gym, at which our team receive exclusive discount.

We have a free onsite car park.

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26.

Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025.

80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply.

Benefits

• 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