Supply Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Thornton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing goodies

Long service awards

Discounted childcare

Birthday day off

Pension

Holiday allowance

Support team

Job summary

Kids Planet Thornton is seeking a flexible Supply/Bank Early Years Educator to support high-quality care and learning experiences in line with the EYFS. You will work with teams to deliver engaging activities, maintain routines, and build positive relationships with children and families in a welcoming environment.

The role is on a flexible, as-needed basis, ideal for someone ready to spark imaginations, help children thrive, and join a values-driven, family-run nursery community.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supply/Bank role; flexible as-needed basis in the nursery.
• Deliver engaging activities and maintain routines in the nursery.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.

Job description

Through providing high-quality care and learning experiences for children, supporting their development in line with the EYFS.

By working flexibly with teams to deliver engaging activities and maintain routines in the nursery.

By building positive relationships with children and families, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment.

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 Thornton as a Supply/Bank Early Years Educator! This is a flexible role on an as needed basis.

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

Why Kids Planet Thornton?

Good parking and good transport links

Forest school

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

What we offer our Supply/Bank 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.
• Super discounted childcare for your little ones.
• 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 Supply/Bank Early Years Educator