Level 3
Early Years Advanced Apprenticeship
Little Petals Day Nursery · READING
Advertised to close on 1 December 2026, but employers often close early.
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- Pay
- £16,640 a year
- Hours
- 40 a week
- Length
- 12 months
- Starts
- 7 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 1 Dec 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
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What you would do
You will be employed full time at Little Petals Day Nursery whilst attending once a month face to face lessons at ChilternTraining Ltd.
Day to day
- 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.
What you would study
Early years educator (level 3)
You will attend a monthly face to face lesson at Chiltern Training Ltd, One Valpy, 20 Valpy Street, RG1 1AR.
Training provider: CHILTERN TRAINING LIMITED
Working week
You will work full time, Monday- Friday.
What you need
- GCSE Maths at grade 4 (essential)
- GCSE English at grade 4 (desired)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Kindness
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.
Where
READING, South East (RG4).
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.
Reference 2000036501.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £16,640 a year
- Hours
- 40 a week
- Length
- 12 months
- Starts
- 7 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 1 Dec 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Know someone this would suit?