Early Years Educator - Lunch Cover

Overview

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 Stafford as an Early Years Educator

• Lunch Cover:
  This is a part-time role, working 11am to 2pm.

• Provide lunchtime support, assist children during mealtimes, and help create a positive mealtime experience.
• Support daily routines and activities as part of the nursery team to help children thrive.

• Lunch Cover:
  Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day
• Accredited training through 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

Close to the town centre, newly refurbished nursery, great transport links, and a Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26. 80% childcare discount. T&Cs apply.

• Provide support during mealtimes and help create a positive mealtime experience.
• Collaborate with the nursery team to support daily routines and activities.
• Maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments for children.

• Desirable but not essential:
  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 are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

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.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).