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Early Years Apprenticeship

Chiltern Training LTD · Wokingham · posted 13 April 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
23 August 2026
Closing date
20 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • 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

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

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

Waverley Nursery, located in Finchampstead, on the outskirts of Wokingham, offers excellent childcare and education in a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment for children from 3 months to 5 years. We are located in a rural, woodland setting enabling the outdoors and our Woodland School to be key focal point of our learning through play ethos. Our childcare provision is extremely flexible with a choice of drop-off and collection times between 07:30hrs and 18:00hrs for either term-time only or 51 weeks a year.

Things to consider

  • You must pass a DBS check

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingCreativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessCaring

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Waverley Way, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4YD

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