SEND Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Wallasey is seeking a Room Leader to manage and ensure high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 early years qualification and have an excellent understanding of safeguarding practices. Responsibilities include guiding a team, fostering a collaborative environment, and building strong relationships with families. We offer a competitive salary, training opportunities, and numerous employee benefits to support our dedicated staff.

Benefits

80% Childcare Discount

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary and pension plan

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a room within the nursery to ensure high-quality care and education.
• Support and guide the team, fostering a positive environment.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Education

Level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

Overview

How you'll make a difference as a Room Leader: By leading and managing a room within the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS. Through supporting and guiding the team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment and promoting professional development. Through building strong relationships with children and families, ensuring each child's individual needs are met and their learning is supported.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a room within the nursery to ensure high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Support and guide the team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment and promoting professional development.
• Build strong relationships with children and families, ensuring individual needs are met and learning is supported.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Leadership experience desirable.
• An enhanced DBS check is required for this role (mandatory for all positions).
• Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions; this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of safeguarding duties.
• Safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role and all colleagues are required to complete regular training.

About Kids Planet Wallasey

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. We are a proud family-run business, built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Wallasey as a Room Leader! We’re looking for someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Wallasey?

• 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 Room Leaders

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day.
• Accredited training through 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.
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.