SEND Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Free meals

Training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing rewards

Birthday off

Pension

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd. is seeking a SEND Early Years Educator at Jack Straws Lane in Oxford to support children with special educational needs and disabilities.

You'll work closely with families and staff to create tailored support plans that help each child thrive, while promoting an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported. Role offers onsite parking, training through KP Academy, and a supportive central team that helps you develop professionally as

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a Level 2 UK Early Years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge.
• Experience of working with children with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND children to engage in learning and reach their potential.
• Collaborate with families, staff and external services to tailor support plans.
• Create an inclusive, nurturing environment where all children thrive.

Skills

Level 2 UK Early Years Qualification

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Experience with SEND

Education

Level 2 UK Early Years Qualification

Job description

SEND Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

Jack Straw's Ln, Headington, Oxford OX3 0DW, UK

We’re now looking for a SEND Early Years Educator to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

What we offer our SEND Early Years Educators:

• 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply
• 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.

Why Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane?

• Onsite parking and great transport links
• 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

How you’ll make a difference as a SEND Early Years Educator:

• By assisting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to engage fully in learning and reach their potential.
• Through working closely with families, staff, and external agencies to create tailored support plans that meet each child’s needs.
• By promoting an inclusive, nurturing environment where all children feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.

What a SEND Early Years Educator needs:

• Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Experience of working with children with SEND requirements.

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

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. 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.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.