Early Years Educator

About the role

Join Kids Planet Mereside Farm as an Early Years Educator, delivering high‑quality care and education to children in line with the EYFS framework. You will help spark imaginations and support each child’s development in a warm, family‑run nursery environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and education in accordance with the EYFS.
• Support and meet the unique needs of each child in your group.
• Collaborate with the team to create a caring, playful environment.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families through open communication.

Required profile

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in a UK‑recognised early years programme.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Extensive knowledge of child safeguarding practices.

Required skills

What we offer

• Free breakfast, lunch and healthy snacks.
• Accredited training via KP Academy and bespoke platforms.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, fertility and adoption leave.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards and regular fun events.
• Long‑service awards and a day off on your birthday.
• Competitive salary, pension scheme and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Supportive central team available to assist you.