Lunch Cover Early Years Educator

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

Job summary

A family-run nursery provider in Stapleton is seeking an Early Years Educator - Lunch Cover to facilitate children's mealtime experience and daily routines. The ideal candidate should possess an understanding of early years education and safeguarding. This part-time role offers competitive salary, enhanced leave, and wellbeing benefits, making it a great workplace for those passionate about childcare.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for family matters

Birthday day off

Long service awards

Fun events throughout the year

Competitive salary and pension plan

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

• Support during mealtimes and assist children.
• Collaborate with the nursery team to support daily routines and activities.
• Help maintain safe and engaging learning environments for children.

Skills

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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 help maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments for children.

Requirements

• 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.
• K ident 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.

About Kids Planet / Role Context

• 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 High Bank 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 High Bank?
• Based on a farm with cows, a goat, chickens, ducks and a pig
• Lot of outdoor space including a park, forest school area, a gardening patch and playing field
• 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 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

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