Lunch Cover - Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring nursery provider in Kidderminster is seeking an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover to support children during meal times and assist the nursery team. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and knowledge of safeguarding. This part-time role offers a friendly environment and various benefits including a childcare discount and wellness perks.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption

Wellbeing goodies

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary, pension plan, and enhanced holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Desirable but not essential: Level 2 qualification or higher in a UK-recognised early years qualification.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, or enthusiasm to learn more.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during mealtimes and assist children.
• 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 our shared values: care, curiosity, and a love for early years. Join Kids Planet Kidderminster as an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover. This is a part-time role, working 11am to 2pm. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Kidderminster?

• A unique nursery building
• Close to transport links and the town centre
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• 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 KP Academy and bespoke training platform
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment
• Take the day off on your birthday
• 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

• Provide support during mealtimes, assist children, 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

What an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover needs

• Desirable but not essential: Level 2 qualification or higher in a UK-recognised early years qualification
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, or enthusiasm to learn more
• Knowledge of safeguarding children

Further information

• We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role
• We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create an 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. All staff and volunteers must 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 safeguarding duties.