Early Years Apprentice - Kids Planet Blackpool

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to enhance their dedicated team in Blackpool. The role involves caring for children aged 0-5 and provides opportunities for accredited training. With a focus on inclusivity and safeguarding, Kids Planet offers a vibrant work environment and numerous benefits, including free meals and a day off for your birthday.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunches, and healthy snacks

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

Pension plan

Annual leave including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum apprenticeship eligibility criteria.
• Pass Maths and English entry assessments.
• Commitment to safeguarding required.

Responsibilities

• Care for and educate children aged 0-5 years.
• Ensure safeguarding of children in your care.
• Work as part of a successful team.

Skills

Caring for children

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Eligible for Level 2 or 3 apprenticeship

Job description

Early Years Apprentice - Kids Planet Blackpool

Egerton Rd, Blackpool FY1 2NP, UK

Job Description

Posted Friday 13 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!

Whilst all our settings are different, they all 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 astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!

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

Why become an Early Years Apprentice with Kids Planet Blackpool?

• Good parking.
• Easy to get to location with good transport links.
• Recently refurbished.
• Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.

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

What an Early Years Apprentice learns:

• How to care for and educate children between the ages of 0-5 years old.
• 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 the most important person in their world.

Like the sound of joining our family? Apply today to be an Early Years Apprentice with Kids Planet Blackpool!

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

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

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. All staff and volunteers must uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is mandatory. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required for all positions, and this role is subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

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