Early Years Educator - Lunch cover

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Childcare discount

Pension plan

Staff rewards

Birthday leave

Job summary

Kids Planet Preston East is hiring an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover to join our caring team. This part-time role runs from 11am to 2pm, helping children during mealtimes and supporting daily routines in a welcoming nursery.

Desirable Level 2 UK EY qualification; understanding of EYFS and safeguarding knowledge. We offer training via KP Academy, 80% childcare discount, wellbeing benefits and a supportive central team.

Qualifications

• Desirable Level 2 UK early years qualification.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mealtime support

Team collaboration

Positive mealtime experience

Education

Level 2 UK EY qualification

Tools

KP Academy

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.

Join Kids Planet Preston East as an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover! This is a part-time role, working from 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 Preston East?

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running

Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running

Awarded one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training by Great Place to Work 2026

80% Childcare Discount – 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 to 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?

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.

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.