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Early Years Apprentice

Chiltern Training LTD · Reading · posted 3 March 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
2 September 2026
Closing date
1 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • 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

Your training

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. 

Where it leads

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.

About Chiltern Training LTD

Park Day Nursery is situated in a large Victorian house close to central Reading and Earley. The nursery stretches across four storey’s enabling us to have a dedicated pre-school classroom, Badgers, dedicated sleep room (for our under 2’s), Dormice , and art and physical development rooms Hedgehogs and Foxes for our children to play, explore and express themselves in. Each age group also has its own room, Acorns, Squirrels and Badgers containing resources, toys, books and games designed to stimulate the children’s imaginations and interests. The flexible space we have available to us means we can accommodate children in both small and large groups whilst maintaining a small and intimate feel that is often remarked upon as being like ’a home from home’. We are also fortunate to have a large, attractive and totally secure rear garden complete with sensory path, outdoor classroom, wooden playhouse, woodland walkway, lawned area, planting area and playground safety surface. The content and structure of each day is planned by our room leaders, in conjunction with each child’s key person whilst our under 2’s room leader, and the team arrange a wide range of different activities and experiences for the youngest members of our community.

Things to consider

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.

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessCaringKindness

Where you'll work

  • 8 College Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1QB

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