Early Years Apprentice

Overview

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

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. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we re 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 Stafford as an Early Years Apprentice. We re now looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team, someone who s 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.

• Learn how to support, care for, and inspire children during their earliest years, from birth to age five.
• Learn how to 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.
• Liaise with parents on matters relating to the most important person in their world.

• Eligibility criteria: lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.
• Pass maths and English entry assessments.
• DBS check is mandatory and enhanced checks apply; safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role.
• Training through KP Academy with an approved early years qualification pathway.

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day.
• Accredited training through our KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and year-round events.
• Long service awards.
• Take the day off on your birthday.
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

Kids Planet Stafford is a branch of a family-run business; we build settings around care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.