Apprenticeship · Early years
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
Chalfont St Peter Preschool · Chalfont St Peter · SL9
- Wage
- £10,400 a year
- Estimated hourly equivalent
- About £8.00 an hour£10,400 ÷ 25 hours ÷ 52 weeks. Assumes pay across 52 weeks; not an advertised hourly rate.
- Hours
- 25 a week
- Apply by
- 9 Dec 2026
- Possible start date
- 10 Dec 2026The actual start is agreed with the employer after interview.
- Course
- Early Years Educator (Level 3)
- Duration
- 1 Year 10 Months
- Training provider
- Buckinghamshire Council
- Posted
- 9 Nov 2026
- Reference
- 2000063183
You'll apply through the government's Find an apprenticeship service. Applications go to Chalfont St Peter Preschool.
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About this apprenticeship
Teaching and Learning
- Plan, prepare, and deliver age-appropriate activities and learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
- Support children’s learning and development through purposeful play and adult-led activities.
- Observe, assess, and monitor children’s progress, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, using the online learning platform Tapestry
- Identify and support children’s individual learning needs, including children with additional needs or English as an additional language.
- Promote children’s personal, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Encourage positive behaviour through consistent and appropriate behaviour management strategies.
Safeguarding and Child Welfare
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children within the setting.
- Adhere to all safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Maintain a safe, clean, secure, and stimulating environment for children, staff, and visitors.
- Report any safeguarding concerns, accidents, incidents, or hazards in accordance with setting procedures.
- Ensure children are supervised appropriately at all times.
Partnership with Parents and Carers
- Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.
- Share information regarding children’s development and wellbeing appropriately and confidentially.
- Support effective communication between the preschool and families.
Working week: Monday to Friday covering 25 hours per week. Weekly working schedule to be agreed on appointment.
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications the employer asks for
- English (Grade A-C/4-9) – essential
- Maths (A-C/4-9)
About Chalfont St Peter Preschool
- Setting
- Nursery (Ofsted registered)
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Registered places
- 25
To provide high-quality early years education and care in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, supporting children’s learning, development, safety, and wellbeing within a nurturing and inclusive preschool environment.
Part of CHALFONT ST PETER MONTESSORI LIMITED, a nursery group.
View Chalfont St Peter Preschool in the nursery directoryHow to apply
- Choose Apply on GOV.UK and sign in to Find an apprenticeship (or create a free account).
- Complete the application before 9 Dec 2026. The employer may close it early if they get enough applicants.
- The employer and BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL contact you about next steps, such as an interview.
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- Wage:
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- Course:
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- Closes:
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- Starts:
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- Hours:
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Apply on GOV.UKMore about this apprenticeship
<p>You will gain experience, earn a salary and achieve a recognised early years level 3 qualification. Duties include working alongside the team as an educator but with support and the opportunity to plan, implement & supervise child initiated & adult led activities following the development needs & interests of each child.</p>
Working week: Monday - Friday between 7.30am - 6.00pm around the current shift system. One evening per month for staff meetings. Five paid training days per year.
Training provider: HAWK MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED
Skills: Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Have empathy for others, Reliable
Positions: 3
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Questions about apprenticeships
What qualification will I work towards?
The advertised course is Early years educator (level 3) at Level 3. Confirm the training details with the provider.
How long does the apprenticeship last?
The advertised duration is 1 Year 10 Months. The employer and provider confirm your schedule.
Where do I apply?
Apply through Find an apprenticeship on GOV.UK by 9 Dec 2026. Your application goes to Chalfont St Peter Preschool.
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