Early Years Apprentice

Kids Ltd.; Poulton-le-Fylde; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run early years service in Poulton-le-Fylde is seeking an Early Years Apprentice. This role involves supporting and inspiring children from birth to age five while completing accredited training. The ideal candidate should possess good communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding. Benefits include free meals, childcare discounts, and enhanced leave. Apply today to join a leading early years service dedicated to nurturing children's futures.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Enhanced leave for family reasons

80% Childcare Discount

Friendly support team

Long service awards

Birthday leave

Qualifications

• Meet minimum apprenticeship eligibility criteria including UK residency for 3 years.
• Pass maths and English entry assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support, care for, and inspire children from birth to age five.
• Ensure the safeguarding of children in your care.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families.
• Work as part of a successful team.

Skills

Supporting and caring for children

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Early Years Apprentice

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 31 October 2025
• Salary: £15,863 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 30 November 2025
• Location: FY3 8NR
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Kids Planet Day Nurseries
• Job type: Apprenticeship
• Job reference: Victoria Hospital - Apprentice

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 Victoria Hospital as an Early Years Apprentice!

We’re now looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will be enrolled on to a training programme through the Kids Planet Training Academy to gain a qualification in Early Years.

Why Kids Planet Victoria Hospital?

• A large nursery with lots of outdoor space
• Solely focused on supporting NHS parents working at the hospital
• 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 Apprentices:

• 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 Apprentice:

• By learning how to support, care for, and inspire children during their earliest years, from birth to age five.
• Through learning how to ensure the safeguarding of children in your care.
• By learning how to work as part of a successful team.
• Through working to build warm, trusting relationships with families through kind, open communication.
• By working as part of a successful team.
• Through liaising with parents on matters relating to the most important person in their world.

What an Early Years Apprentice needs:

• To meet minimum apprenticeship eligibility criteria, including having lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.
• To pass maths and English entry assessments.

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Victoria Hospital.

As a guide, Level 2 apprenticeships take approximately 15 months to complete, and Level 3 apprenticeships take approximately 18 months to complete.

Kids Planet embraces 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. All staff and volunteers are required to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues must complete regular training to 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.