Early Years Educator - NEW LAUNCH!
About The Position
Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As an Early Years Educator you'll be more than just an educator; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. Kido are looking for Early Years Educators to join the team at Blackwater, Hawley Green, Blackwater, GU17 9BS. The Early Years Educator role offers a salary range of £27,500 to £30,000 and is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company- who champion career growth like no other!
Requirements
- Hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 or Level 3 minimum.
- Level 2 qualifications in English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014.
- Unfortunately we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time.
Responsibilities
- Create a nurturing environment — Support a safe, engaging space where children can learn and thrive.
- Be a consistent key person — Offer comfort, stability, and strong relationships for your key children.
- Observe and plan learning — Record observations and plan next steps to support each child’s development.
- Use varied teaching strategies — Adapt approaches to meet different learning styles and interests.
- Create enabling environments — Set up inspiring spaces that spark curiosity, awe, and exploration.
- Support SEND needs — Work with families and professionals to provide tailored support for children with additional needs.
- Safeguard children effectively — Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly to the DSL.
- Carry out safety checks — Contribute to daily health and safety routines and risk assessments.
Benefits
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service
- Your birthday off
- 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
- Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
- Free Staff Lunches
- Annual performance-related pay increases
- Brilliant career progression opportunities
- Company awards and celebrations
- Access to a healthcare cash plan
- Early access to pay through the Hastee app
- Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
- Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub
- Cycle to work scheme
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
