SEND Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Kirkby

SEND Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Kirkby

Liverpool L32 0TZ, UK

Job Description

Kids Planet is an independent, family owned group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

Join Kids Planet Kirkby as a SEND Early Years Educator! This is a fixed-term 1:1 role, based on 15 hours per week.

Why Kids Planet Kirkby?

The nursery has onsite parking and benefits from good public transport links

Established and supportive passionate team

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

Ranked 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 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.

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

Kid s 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.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.