Early Years Apprentice
Job details
Posting date: 11 September 2025
Salary: £16,698 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 October 2025
Location: OX28 4GE
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Kids Planet Day Nurseries
Job type: Apprenticeship
Job reference: Witney - Apprentice
Overview
Join Kids Planet Witney as an Early Years Apprentice. We are looking for someone who is ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will be enrolled on a training programme through the Kids Planet Training Academy to gain a qualification in Early Years.
Why Kids Planet Witney?
* Good transport links and a large parking area
* Lovely team atmosphere
* Lots of opportunities to visit the community
* Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
* Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
* Big News! 80% Childcare Discount Arrives This October - T&Cs apply
What we offer our Early Years Apprentices
* 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
How you’ll make a difference as an Early Years Apprentice
* By learning how to support, care for, and inspire children during their earliest years, from birth to age five
* Through learning how to ensure the safeguarding of children in your care
* By learning how to work as part of a successful team
* Through building warm, trusting relationships with families through kind, open communication
* By working as part of a successful team
* Through liaising 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
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!
Safeguarding 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.
Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Witney!
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. 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.
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