At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special educational needs to thrive and engage in learning.
- Company: Join a family-run business passionate about shaping futures.
- Benefits: Free meals, childcare discounts, and enhanced leave for family matters.
- 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 and experience with SEND.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
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 Penwortham as a SEND Early Years Educator! This is a fixed term contract. We’re now looking for a SEND Early Years Educator to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.
Why Kids Planet Penwortham?
- Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
- Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
- Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
- 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply
What we offer our SEND 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 a SEND Early Years Educator:
- By assisting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to engage fully in learning and reach their potential.
- Through working closely with families, staff, and external agencies to create tailored support plans that meet each child’s needs.
- By promoting an inclusive, nurturing environment where all children feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.
What a SEND Early Years Educator needs:
- Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
- Excellent understanding of EYFS.
- Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
- Experience of working with children with SEND requirements.
Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Penwortham.
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.
SEND Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Penwortham 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.
