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Level 2 Childcare apprentice

Chiltern Training LTD · Kidmore End · 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

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

Activities include/ to:

  • 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

  • Level 2 Early Years Educator depending on previous experience and qualifications, apprentices will attend day release 
  • Apprenticeships are made up of the Diploma plus Functional Skills in maths, English and Paediatric First Aid certificate

Where it leads

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

We are a small, family run day-care provision which originally opened as a childminders in 2011 and has since grown into a day nursery. Set in a beautiful countryside location, our aim is to provide a stimulating and fun learning environment with the emphasis on active, outside learning and making good progress in a homely environment.

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. There will be a lot of cleaning to do and you may have to work long hours, although this will vary with each employer. It is hard work but it is very rewarding.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessCaringKindness

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • Chalkhouse Childrens Services Ltd, Kerak (Blossom Hill), Kidmore End, Reading, RG4 9AS

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