Nursery Lunch Cover

Kids Ltd.; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Salary & pension

Support team

Job summary

Kids Planet Heaton Mersey is seeking an Early Years Educator to join our team for lunch cover. This part-time role runs from 11am to 2pm, supporting children during meals and helping to maintain a positive, safe learning environment.

You will work closely with the nursery team to support daily routines, provide engaging activities, and promote children's well-being. Desirable Level 2 UK Early Years qualification, EYFS knowledge, and safeguarding awareness will help you succeed.

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.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Support children during mealtimes and provide a positive mealtime experience.
• Collaborate with the nursery team to support daily routines and activities.
• Maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments for children.
• Take part in lunch cover shifts from 11am to 2pm.

Skills

Early years experience

EYFS understanding

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2 or higher in UK Early Years qualification

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 Heaton Mersey 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 Heaton Mersey?

• Opportunities for progression
• Long standing friendly staff team
• Large outdoor spaces
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• 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.