At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children during mealtimes and assist with daily routines.
- Company: Join a family-run business passionate about shaping futures.
- Benefits: Free meals, childcare discounts, and enhanced leave for family.
- Other info: Great workplace culture with fun events and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives every day.
- Qualifications: Level 2 qualification in early years is desirable but not essential.
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 Penrith as an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover! This is a part-time role, working from 11am to 2pm.
Why Kids Planet Penrith?
- 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
- 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply
What we offer our Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover:
- 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 an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover:
- By providing support during mealtimes, assisting children and ensuring a positive mealtime experience.
- Through working collaboratively with the nursery team to support daily routines and activities.
- By helping maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments for children.
What an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover needs:
- 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.
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.
Early Years Educator in Penrith employer: Kids Planet Day Nurseries
Kids Planet Day Nurseries is a family-run business that prioritizes care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years education. They offer a supportive work environment with significant benefits such as an 80% childcare discount and free meals throughout the day. Recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified for 2025/26 and ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, Kids Planet fosters professional growth and a positive workplace culture.
