Early Years Apprenticeship

You will be employed full time at Little Petals Day Nursery whilst attending once a month face to face lessons at ChilternTraining Ltd.

What you'll do

• 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.

Training

You will attend a monthly face to face lesson at Chiltern Training Ltd, One Valpy, 20 Valpy Street, RG1 1AR.

After the apprenticeship

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.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Kindness

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4)

About the employer

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.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: CHILTERN TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: You will work full time, Monday- Friday.
• Start date: 7 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year