Senior Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery in England is seeking a passionate Senior Early Years Educator to support teams in delivering high-quality care and learning experiences. Responsibilities include planning activities aligned with the EYFS framework and building relationships with children and families. Ideal candidates should have at least a Level 2 qualification in early years, a strong understanding of EYFS, and knowledge of safeguarding. This role offers numerous perks including a childcare discount, free meals, and professional training.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing goodies and fun events

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary and pension plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Room Leader to guide and support teams.
• Assist teams in planning, preparing, and implementing engaging activities.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Education

Level 2 qualified in a UK recognized early years qualification

Job description

Overview

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

Kid s 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 Thrapston as a Senior Early Years Educator

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

Why Kids Planet Thrapston?

• We are a family nursery, and we all look out for each other
• Friendly, relaxed working environment
• 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 Senior Early Years Educators

• 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 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 a Senior Early Years Educator

By working closely with the Room Leader to guide and support teams in delivering high-quality care and learning experiences, ensuring all activities align with the EYFS framework.

Through assisting teams in planning, preparing, and implementing engaging activities that promote children’s learning, curiosity, and development.

By building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with children and families, creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to thrive.

What a Senior 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

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Thrapston!

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

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!

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.