Apprenticeship · Early years
APPRENTICE EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER
Banana Moon-Gloucester · Gloucester
- Wage
- £12,480 a year
- Hours
- 30 a week
- Apply by
- 20 Nov 2026
- Possible start date
- From 4 Jan 2027
- Course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Training provider
- EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Reference
- 2000062681
About this apprenticeship
- Nursery Apprentices are contracted to the nursery company and are actively engaged in a workplace training scheme operated by an external company who visit the apprentice at regular intervals during their training
- Nursery Apprentices will support the nursery team in operation of the nursery facilities, to ensure high quality education and care is delivered
- To adhere to Banana Moon policies and procedures and meet legislative requirements and following the Early Learning and Development Programme.
- To assist the staff team to create a safe, caring, and welcoming setting in which families are happy to entrust their child and where their child is encouraged and supported to flourish in an enabling and stimulating environment
Working week: To be confirmed by the employer. No weekend work or evening work.
Skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Non judgemental, Patience
Qualifications the employer asks for
- GCSE in English/Maths (grade 4 And Above) – desired
- Level 2 Childcare in Childcare (grade Level 2) – essential
- EXPERIENCE in CHILDCARE (grade WORKING WITH CHILDREN) – essential
About Banana Moon Day Nursery Gloucester
- Setting
- Nursery (Ofsted registered)
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Registered places
- 47
- Advertised by
- Banana Moon-Gloucester
Excellence in Children’s Day Care The emphasis at Banana Moon is to see everything from a parent’s point of view. We appreciate we are being entrusted with the care of your most precious possessions, therefore we have created a caring, loving and secure environment for children from 0 to 5 years of age.
Part of GOOD SHEPHERD LTD, a nursery group.
View Banana Moon Day Nursery Gloucester 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 20 Nov 2026. The employer may close it early if they get enough applicants.
- The employer and EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED contact you about next steps, such as an interview.
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Who can apply for an apprenticeship?
Anyone aged 16 or over in England who is not in full-time education. There is no upper age limit.
How much are apprentices paid?
From 1 April 2026 the apprentice minimum is £8.00 an hour if you are under 19 or in your first year; after that you get the National Minimum Wage for your age (£10.85 at 18 to 20, £12.71 at 21 and over). Many schools and nurseries pay more, and each advert shows its wage exactly as the employer gave it.
Do I need GCSEs to start?
Not always. Many apprenticeships accept people without GCSE English and maths and help you achieve them during the apprenticeship. Each advert lists what the employer asks for.
How long does an apprenticeship last?
At least 8 months, and most school and nursery apprenticeships take 12 to 24 months. Each advert shows its expected duration.
Can I become a teacher through an apprenticeship?
Yes. A teaching assistant or early years apprenticeship is a common first step, and graduates can train through the postgraduate teacher apprenticeship.
What qualification will I get?
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