Early Years Advanced Apprenticeship
Little Petals Day Nursery · Reading · posted 10 June 2026
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- Supervise children and ensure their safety at all times.
- Support children's learning through play-based activities.
- Help with nappy changing, toileting, and personal care routines.
- Prepare and serve snacks and meals, encouraging healthy eating.
- Observe children's development and record progress.
- Read stories, sing songs, and lead educational activities.
- Set up and tidy play areas, toys, and learning resources.
- Support children's social, emotional, and communication skills.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies.
- Communicate with parents and work closely with nursery staff.
Your training
You will attend a monthly face to face lesson at Chiltern Training Ltd, One Valpy, 20 Valpy Street, RG1 1AR.
Where it leads
Once you have completed your Level 3 Early Years qualification, you can progress into a variety of roles, including Room Leader and management positions. There are many career pathways available, allowing you to develop your skills and take on greater responsibilities as a fully qualified Early Years professional.
About Little Petals Day Nursery
We opened our doors for the first time in March 2025, our newly opened setting in the beautiful village of Sonning Common cares for children from as young as 3 months to preschoolers. We are open all year round from 7.30 am till 6.00 pm.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
- GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
Where you'll work
- 23C WOOD LANE, SONNING COMMON, READING, RG4 9SJ
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