Early Years Apprentice

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 were 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.

Join Kids Planet West Derby as an Early Years Apprentice. Were now looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team, someone whos ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

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.

On the grounds of Alder Hey Hospital Great Transport links and staff parking Direct Access to the outdoor from all rooms Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked 1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMTs Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount

• T&Cs apply

• 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.

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.

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day
• Accredited training through our awesome 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, its all about you
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic selfnd flourish. Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold safeguarding commitments, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role.