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Early Years Apprenticeship

Chiltern Training LTD · Reading · posted 3 March 2026

Wage
£16,640 to £26,436.80 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

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Duties will include:

  • Maintain accurate and effective children’s records 
  • Respond appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality 
  • Support, promote and implement policies relating to diversity and equality 
  • Work well as part of a team 
  • Work with the team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery day 
  • Work in partnership with parents 
  • Attend parent events and meetings as required

Your training

  • You will attend a bi-weekly class day at Chiltern Training in Reading, studying your Early Years standard and will study your functional skills, maths and English, alongside

Where it leads

  • Learners can use this qualification to go into various care roles. You can 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

Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham opened its door to our local community in October 2016. We care for children from the ages of 3 months to 5 years and provide a stimulating and safe environment. We offer three rooms, Baby Moons, Mini Moons and Full Moons and are fortunate to have a large building that helps us provide unique learning opportunities to our children. We have a dedicated communications rooms where our children can listen to stories and where our older children engage in learning phonics. With our very experienced in house chef we provide healthy nutritious home cooked meals, ensuring all dietary requirements are taken into consideration. We support our highly qualified staff and promote their continued learning and development through in house and borough led training to ensure they provide a consistently high level of service and care. We take pride in getting involved in our community and support several local charities.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessCaringKindness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 3) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 3) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 371 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8ED

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