Early Years Advanced Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
- 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.
Working week
You will work full time, Monday- Friday.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
You will attend a monthly face to face lesson at Chiltern Training Ltd, One Valpy, 20 Valpy Street, RG1 1AR.
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.
About Little Petals Day Nursery
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.
This role is in Reading. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £650–£900 a month.