Early Years Apprentice - Kids Planet Mereside Farm
Posted 1 hour 6 minutes ago by Kids Planet Day Nurseries
Posted Thursday 14 May 2026 at 00:00
Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.
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 that does things with heart and is 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 Mereside Farm 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.
Responsibilities- Support, care for, and inspire children during their earliest years, from birth to age five.
- 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.
- Meet minimum apprenticeship eligibility criteria, including having lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.
- Pass maths and English entry assessments.
- Have a Database (DBS) check; an enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
- Complete required safeguarding training and regular refresher training.
- Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day.
- Accredited training through our Kids Planet Academy and bespoke training platform.
- Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption.
- Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
- Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
- Take the day off on your birthday.
- Competitive salary, pension plan, and enhanced holiday allowance.
- Friendly central support team always on hand to help.
As a guide, Level 2 apprenticeships take approximately 15 months to complete, and Level 3 apprenticeships take approximately 18 months to complete. Sound like this place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Mereside Farm.
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 committed to equal opportunities for all. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.