Apprenticeship · Early years
BananaMoon-Caversham - Apprentice Early Years Practitioner-Level 2 Qualified
Banana Moon Day Nursery · Reading · RG4
- Wage
- £12,480 a year
- Estimated hourly equivalent
- About £8.00 an hour£12,480 ÷ 30 hours ÷ 52 weeks. Assumes pay across 52 weeks; not an advertised hourly rate.
- Hours
- 30 a week
- Apply by
- 20 Nov 2026
- Possible start date
- 4 Jan 2027The actual start is agreed with the employer after interview.
- Course
- Early Years Educator (Level 3)
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Training provider
- Eden Training Solutions Limited
- Posted
- 30 Oct 2026
- Reference
- 2000061697
You'll apply through the government's Find an apprenticeship service. Applications go to Banana Moon Day Nursery.
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About this apprenticeship
- You will be working with a dedicated team in a caring, family friendly, characterful, and stimulating environment which is inviting to children, parents, and staff
- As an early years employee you will benefit from Banana Moon brand training and a programme of continuous professional development supported by our head office quality and improvement team
- Nursery Apprentices are contracted to the nursery company and are actively engaged in a work place 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 a high quality, balanced provision of leading practice education and care is delivered. To adhere to Banana Moon policies and procedures and meet legislative requirements and following education curriculum
- To assist the staff team to create a safe, caring and welcoming setting in which parents are happy to entrust their child and where their child is encouraged and supported to flourish in an enabling and stimulating environment
- Learner must be willing to start a Level 3 qualification with the setting
Working week: Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications the employer asks for
- Childcare (Must be level 2 qualified) – essential
About Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
- Setting
- Nursery (Ofsted registered)
- Local authority
- Reading
- Registered places
- 74
- Advertised by
- Banana Moon Day Nursery
How 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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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. The employer and provider confirm your schedule.
Where do I apply?
Apply through Find an apprenticeship on GOV.UK by 20 Nov 2026. Your application goes to Banana Moon Day Nursery.
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