Early Years Apprentice
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Company: CHILTERN TRAINING LTD
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Location: Berkshire, RG6 1QB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000018919
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Application Deadline Date: 01/09/2026
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Start Date: 02/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday between 7.00am - 7.00pm, includes 1-hour unpaid lunch.
Brief Description
You will be working full time at Park Day Nursery gaining your practical experience. This will involve a range of activities from arts and crafts to singing and outdoor play. You will then attend class bi-weekly at Chiltern Training in Reading town centre.
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner, apprentices will attend bi-weekly classes.
Apprenticeships are made up of the Diploma plus Functional Skills in maths and English and Paediatric First Aid certificate.
Future Prospects
Learners can use this qualification to go into various care roles. You could progress onto the advanced apprenticeship and work your way up in the nursery going into team leading and management roles.
You could also use your experience to go into teaching, nursing, midwifery, play work and social work. There are many directions you can go with your apprenticeship should you wish.
Vacancy Detail
- Caring for children's needs
- Working closely with parents
- Supporting staff members
- Preparing meals and snacks
- Assisting with daily routines
- Learning and developing skills
- Maintaining children's records
Other Information
Childcare is not about playing with babies all day. There will be a variety of activities to plan and deliver each day. You may have key children that you look after and will have to communicate with staff, children, managers and parents at the nursery.