Early Years Apprentice - Kids Planet Cobham
Posted 6 days 3 hours ago by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.
Cedar Rd, Cobham KT11 2AA, UK
Job DescriptionKids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.
Kids Planet is a proud family run business passionate about giving every child the best possible start.
We're looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team. As an apprentice you will be enrolled on the Kids Planet Training Academy training programme to gain a qualification in Early Years.
Why Kids Planet Cobham?- The nursery is conveniently located in Cedar Road, just a short walk from Cobham Town Centre
- Four well equipped, fully air conditioned rooms are available
- The garden is prepared for all weather conditions, allowing us to enjoy a wonderfully maintained outdoor space all year round
- Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
- Ranked UK Best Workplace for Women 2025
- Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year for the second year running
- 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply
- 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 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 - it's all about you
- Competitive salary, pension plan, and enhanced holiday allowance
- Friendly central support team always on hand to help
- Learn how to support, care for, and inspire children during their earliest years, from birth to age five
- Understand and practice safeguarding measures to protect children in your care
- Work as part of a successful, collaborative team
- Build warm, trusting relationships with families through open communication
- Liaise with parents on matters relating to the most important person in their children's world
- Meet minimum apprenticeship eligibility criteria, including having lived in the UK for a minimum of three years
- Pass the 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.
We embrace everyone and strive 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 for this role, and all staff and volunteers must complete safeguarding training as part of their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions and the role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our 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.