At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape futures by providing exceptional care and education to young children.
- Company: Join Kids Planet, a family-run nursery passionate about early years education.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, competitive salary, and 80% childcare discount.
- Other info: Great opportunities for training and career growth in a friendly team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Level 2 qualification in early years and understanding of EYFS required.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
Early Years Educator
CAPTION
- Company: Kids Planet Day Nurseries
- Hours: Full-time
- Location: Knaresborough, HG5 8LF
- Working pattern: On-site
- Job type: Permanent
- Posting date: 18 Aug 2026
- Closing date: 17 Sept 2026
- Summary
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 Knaresborough as an Early Years Educator!
We're now looking for a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.
Why Kids Planet Knaresborough?
- Great opportunities for training
- Excellent wellbeing support
- Good transport links
- Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
- Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
- 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply
What we offer our 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.
• 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
- By offering exceptional care and education in accordance with the EYFS, supporting and meeting the unique needs of each child in your care.
- Through working supportively and collaboratively with your team to create a caring, playful environment for every child.
- By building warm, trusting relationships with families through kind, open communication.
What an Early Years Educator needs
- Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
- A strong understanding of EYFS.
- Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
Sound like the place for you?
We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.
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.
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Early Years Educator in Knaresborough employer: Kids Ltd.
At KKDC Aylesbury, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our Level 3 Nursery Practitioners. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through ongoing training and recognition programs, while our generous benefits, including extra holidays and childcare discounts, ensure a rewarding experience for our team members. Join us in making a meaningful impact in children's lives every day in a nurturing environment that prioritises both employee wellbeing and development.
