Early Years Educator - Lunch Cover

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run childcare provider in York and North Yorkshire is seeking an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover. This part-time role involves providing support during mealtimes and collaborating with the nursery team to maintain a safe and engaging environment for children. While Level 2 qualification in early years is desirable, enthusiasm and understanding of safeguarding practices are essential. The position offers competitive salary, training, and generous benefits.

Benefits

Free meals

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Long service awards

Competitive salary and pension plan

Birthday day off

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 and ensure 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.

Skills

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Desirable but not essential to be Level 2 qualified

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 Fieldside 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 Fieldside?

• We have amazing outdoor provisions including woodlands
• Highly qualified and experienced 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 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

Desirable but not essential

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

Equal opportunity and safeguarding

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. All staff and volunteers are expected to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. 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.