Lunch Cover Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Heddon-on-the-Wall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Heddon-on-the-Wall is looking for an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover. This part-time role involves supporting children during mealtime and collaborating with the nursery team. Candidates should be enthusiastic about early years education and possess knowledge of safeguarding. Offering competitive salary, training, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing goodies and rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary and pension plan

Qualifications

• Desirable but not essential: Level 2 qualification 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 with 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

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, built around values of care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Heddon on the Wall as an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover. This is a part-time role, working 11am to 2pm.

We’re 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 Heddon on the Wall?

• We are a home from home environment
• Lots of internal opportunities to grow and develop within the 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: Level 2 qualification 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

Additional information

• 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.
• 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 colleagues are required to complete regular safeguarding training. 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.

We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold safeguarding commitments. Applicants who require accommodation or adjustments during the recruitment process should contact us.