Early Years Apprentice

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Thornton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK is seeking an Early Years Apprentice to join their team in Thornton. The role involves supporting children in their early years and ensuring their wellbeing within a family-oriented environment. As an apprentice, you will receive accredited training through the Kids Planet Academy while gaining essential skills in child care and safeguarding. This position includes various benefits like free meals, competitive salary, and enhanced leave. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is central to our culture.

Benefits

Free meals

Accredited training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing goodies

Long service awards

Birthday off

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum apprenticeship eligibility criteria: lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Pass maths and English entry assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support, care for, and inspire children from birth to age five.
• Ensure safeguarding of children.
• Build trusting relationships with families.

Skills

Caring for children

Good communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Early Years Apprentice - Kids Planet Thornton

Church Rd, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 2TX, UK

Job Description

Posted Thursday 15 January 2026 at 01:00

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 just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

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 Thornton 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.

Why Kids Planet Thornton?

• Good parking and good transport links
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply

What we offer our Early Years Apprentices:

• 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, it’s all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How you’ll make a difference as an Early Years Apprentice:

• 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.
• Work as part of a successful team.
• Liaise with parents on matters relating to the most important person in their world.

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.

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Thornton

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

Additional Information

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 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. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. 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 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.

Church Rd, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 2TX, UK