Early Years Apprentice

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Sefton is hiring an Early Years Apprentice to support and inspire children during their early years. The role includes enrollment in a training program to gain qualifications and emphasizes safeguarding children. Candidates must meet apprenticeship eligibility criteria and pass entry assessments. Great perks include free meals and staff rewards.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for families

Wellbeing goodies and events

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary and pension

Qualifications

• Eligible for apprenticeship 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 safeguarding of children.
• Build trusting relationships with families.

Skills

Support and care for children

Safeguarding knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

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.

Role

Join Kids Planet Southport 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 Southport?

• Good parking and transport links
• Beach School
• Situated close to Southport town centre
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Big News! 80% Childcare Discount Arrives This October – 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 building 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

Application

Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Southport!

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!

Safeguarding

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. 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.