Senior Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery provider in Sunderland seeks a Senior Early Years Educator. This role involves guiding teams in high-quality care and learning, planning engaging activities, and maintaining strong relationships with children and families. Candidates must hold a Level 2 qualification in early years and possess knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding. Join a friendly team focused on shaping futures through dedicated early years education and enjoy benefits like competitive salary and childcare discounts.

Benefits

80% Childcare Discount

Free meals and snacks

Enhanced leave for family

Wellbeing goodies and rewards

Long service awards

Birthday off

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Enhanced holiday allowance

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

• Guide and support teams in delivering high-quality care and learning experiences.
• Assist teams in planning and implementing engaging activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Level 2 qualification in early years

Education

Level 2 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

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

• Cosy feel in a homely setting
• Friendly well‑established team
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• 80% Childcare Discount – 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 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 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.

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.

Apply today to join Kids Planet Ashbrooke.