Early Years Apprentice - Kids Planet Anchorsholme

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kids Planet Anchorsholme as an Early Years Apprentice, where you'll learn to care for and educate children aged 0-5 years in a nurturing, family-run environment. The role offers hands-on training through the Kids Planet Academy, with benefits like free meals, annual leave, and a supportive culture focused on your growth and well-being.

Benefits

Free meals including breakfast and snacks

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Dedicated wellbeing package

Highly discounted childcare

Annual leave including bank holidays

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum eligibility criteria including living in the UK for 3 years.
• Passing Maths and English entry assessments is required.

Responsibilities

• Care for and educate children aged 0-5 years.
• Ensure safeguarding of children in care.
• Liaise with parents regarding their children.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Eligibility for Level 2 or 3 apprenticeship

Job description

Early Years Apprentice - Kids Planet Anchorsholme

Eastpines Dr, Blackpool, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 3RX, UK

Job Description

Posted Thursday 26 June 2025 at 00:00

Kids Planet is an independent, family-run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you’re just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we’ll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We’re passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be!

While all our settings are different, they share the same values and ethos: working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to an astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!

We are currently looking for an Early Years Apprentice at Kids Planet Anchorsholme to join a Level 2 or 3 course with the Kids Planet Training Academy.

Why become an Early Years Apprentice with Kids Planet Anchorsholme?

• Good links with the local community.
• Large garden areas.
• Follows the Curiosity Approach.
• Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.
• Crowned winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024 award!

What’s in it for you?

• Free breakfast, lunches, and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.
• Accredited training with the KP Academy.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Fertility, and Adoption leave.
• Regular staff rewards.
• Long service awards.
• Dedicated wellbeing package.
• Highly discounted childcare.
• A day off for your birthday.

An Early Years Apprentice at Kids Planet Anchorsholme gets:

• Pension plan.
• Annual leave including bank holidays.
• Monday to Friday schedule.

What an Early Years Apprentice learns:

• How to care for and educate children aged 0-5 years.
• How to ensure the safeguarding of children in your care.
• How to work as part of a successful team.
• How to liaise with parents on matters relating to their children.

Interested in joining our family? Apply today to be an Early Years Apprentice with Kids Planet Anchorsholme!

To progress your application, you must meet minimum apprenticeship eligibility criteria, including having lived in the UK for at least 3 years and passing Maths and English entry assessments.

Level 2 apprenticeships take approximately 15 months, while Level 3 apprenticeships take about 18 months to complete.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create an 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 is required, and safeguarding training is mandatory. All staff and volunteers must complete regular training. This role is subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities. We celebrate diversity and aim to create an inclusive environment for staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnerships.