Lunch Cover

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast, lunch and healthy eats

KP Academy training and bespoke平台

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary and pension

Friendly central support team

Job summary

Kids Planet Knutsford is seeking an Early Years Educator for Lunch Cover to support children during mealtimes, help deliver daily routines, and maintain a safe, welcoming learning environment.

Desirable Level 2 UK EY qualification, EYFS understanding, and safeguarding knowledge are valued. Join a family-run nursery known for care, curiosity and a love for early years, with staff perks and training.

Qualifications

• Desirable Level 2 qualification or higher in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or willingness to learn more.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during mealtimes and assist children.
• Collaborate with the nursery team to support daily routines and activities.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Mealtime support

Collaborative teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Safe learning environments

Education

Level 2 UK Early Years qualification

Understanding of EYFS

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 helping to maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments for children.
• 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.

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