Early Years Apprentice

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Prestbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run children's nursery in Prestbury is looking for an Early Years Apprentice to support and inspire young children. You will be part of a dedicated team providing care and education through training programs. Ideal candidates should meet apprenticeship eligibility criteria, including residency and assessment requirements. The role includes competitive salary, support, and a focus on safeguarding children's well-being.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training through KP Academy

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Competitive salary and pension plan

Long service awards

Birthday leave

Qualifications

• Must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.
• Ability to pass entry assessments in maths and English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Support and inspire children

Safeguarding

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Education

Pass maths and English entry assessments

Job description

Overview

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 Prestbury 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 Prestbury?

• We have a forest school for all ages
• Designated staff parking
• Unique and spacious rooms, each with their own garden
• 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 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 Prestbury

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

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.