Early Years Apprentice - Kids Planet Stockport

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Stockport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading family-run nursery as an Early Years Apprentice in Stockport. You'll gain valuable training while caring for children aged 0-5 years in a supportive environment. Enjoy benefits like free meals, a pension plan, and opportunities for progression. This role is perfect for those passionate about childcare and eager to grow in their career.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunches, and healthy snacks

Enhanced maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption leave

Dedicated wellbeing package

Highly discounted childcare

A day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Must meet apprenticeship eligibility criteria including UK residency.
• Pass Maths and English entry assessments.

Responsibilities

• Care for and educate children aged 0-5 years.
• Liaise with parents about their child's development.

Skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification

Job description

Early Years Apprentice - Kids Planet Stockport

Job Description

Posted Thursday 15 May 2025 at 00:00

Kids Planet is an independent, family-run group of nurseries providing high standards 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 starting out or well-established in your childcare career, we encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We’re passionate about helping our teams grow and excel!

While each setting is 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 ready to get involved. From a princess one day to an astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!

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

Why become an Early Years Apprentice with Kids Planet Stockport?

• Opportunities for progression
• Supportive, passionate team committed to training
• Close to transport links – bus, train station, and motorway
• Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025
• Winner 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 Stockport 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 about their child's development

Interested in joining our family?

Apply today to become an Early Years Apprentice with Kids Planet Stockport!

To qualify, 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 typically take about 15 months, while Level 3 take approximately 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 for this role. All staff and volunteers must complete safeguarding training regularly. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks.

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