Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Leicestershire Area

Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Leicestershire Area

Full-Time No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Shape futures by providing exceptional care and education to young children.
  • Company: Join a family-run business that values care, curiosity, and love for early years.
  • Benefits: Enjoy free meals, childcare discounts, and enhanced leave for family matters.
  • Other info: Great Place to Work Certified and ranked #1 for women in the UK.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Must be Level 2 qualified in early years with knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.

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 as an Early Years Educator in the Leicestershire Area! 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?

  • 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 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? Apply today to join Kids Planet!

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.

Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Leicestershire Area employer: Kids Planet

At Kids Planet Penwortham, we believe in shaping futures with heart and passion, making us an exceptional employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in early years education. Our supportive work culture is enriched by a commitment to employee wellbeing, offering benefits like free meals, extensive training opportunities, and enhanced family leave, all while fostering an inclusive environment where every educator can thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values care, curiosity, and the joy of nurturing young minds.

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Contact Details:

Kids Planet Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Leicestershire Area

Level 2 Qualification in Early Years
Understanding of EYFS
Knowledge of Safeguarding Children
Exceptional Care and Education Skills
Collaborative Teamwork
Communication Skills
Relationship Building with Families