Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover
Position: part‑time role, working 11am to 2pm at Kids Planet Kirkby.
Responsibilities
* Provide support during mealtimes, assisting children and ensuring a positive mealtime experience.
* Work collaboratively with the nursery team to support daily routines and activities.
* Help maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments for children.
Qualifications
* Desirable but not essential to be Level 2 qualified or higher in a UK‑recognised early years qualification.
* Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage or enthusiasm to learn more.
* Knowledge of safeguarding children.
Benefits
* Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks.
* Accredited training through KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
* Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption.
* Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
* Long service awards.
* Day off on your birthday.
* Competitive salary, pension plan, and enhanced holiday allowance.
* Friendly central support team always on hand.
* 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply.
* 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.
Additional information
We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.
We welcome everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce.
Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well‑being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check and regular safeguarding training are mandatory. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required for all positions.
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