Lunch Cover

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Knutsford; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free breakfast, lunch and healthy snac

Training through KP Academy

Enhanced leave for family

Wellbeing goodies and rewards

Birthday day off

Pension plan

Holiday allowance

Friendly central support team

Descripción de la vacante

Kids Planet Knutsford is seeking an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover to join our caring team. You’ll help children enjoy mealtimes, support daily routines, and contribute to a warm, engaging learning environment.

Desirable but not essential to be Level 2 qualified; EYFS knowledge and safeguarding awareness are valued. We offer breakfast, lunch, training through KP Academy, and a supportive workplace culture.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Level 2 qualified (UK EY)

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Descripción del empleo

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 Knutsford as an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover!

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 Knutsford?

Purpose built building with onsite parking

The team is very well established

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.