Early Years Apprentice

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

Job summary

A family-run nursery organization in Tameside is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to support and inspire children from birth to age five. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safeguarding of children and building trust with families through effective communication. This apprenticeship provides accredited training and a friendly support team. Ideal candidates will have lived in the UK for at least three years and must pass maths and English assessments.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Day off on your birthday

Competitive salary and enhanced holiday allowance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Learn to support, care for, and inspire children from birth to age five.
• Ensure the safeguarding of children in your care.
• Work as part of a successful team.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families through kind, open communication.
• Communicate with parents on matters relating to the most important person in their world.

Job description

Kids Planet Stalybridge – Early Years Apprentice

Kids Planet is a proud family‑run business that values care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. We are looking for an Early Years Apprentice ready to spark imaginations and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Stalybridge?

• Good transport links
• Recently refurbished nursery
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplace 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 Early Years Apprentices

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks
• Accredited training through the KP Academy and bespoke training platform
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round
• Long service awards to celebrate commitment
• Day off on your birthday
• 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

• Learn to support, care for, and inspire children from birth to age five
• Ensure the safeguarding of children in your care
• Work as part of a successful team
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families through kind, open communication
• Communicate with parents on matters relating to the most important person in their world

What an Early Years Apprentice needs

• Meet minimum apprenticeship eligibility criteria, including having lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years
• Pass maths and English entry assessments

Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Stalybridge. Level 2 apprenticeships take approximately 15 months to complete, while Level 3 apprenticeships take approximately 18 months.

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 colleagues are required to complete regular safeguarding training and to carry a Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate. This role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.