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    BananaMoon-Caversham - Apprentice Early Years Practitioner-Level 2 Qualified

    Banana Moon Day Nursery · READING, RG4

    Wage:
    £12,480 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    20 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    4 Jan 2027
    Hours:
    30 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a happy nursery where we focus on encouraging children to be children, learning through fun and engaging play.</p>

    Working week: Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Training provider: EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

    Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

    Positions: 1

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    Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

    N IS FOR NURSERY LTD · Berkshire, RG1

    Wage:
    £17,784 a year
    Course:
    Early years practitioner (level 2)
    Closes:
    15 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    1 Dec 2026
    Hours:
    40 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 2 Months
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>A fantastic opportunity has become available at N Family Day Nursery. They are looking for an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join their &lsquo;Outstanding&rsquo; setting, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on-the-job whilst supporting children&rsquo;s play, learning &amp; development.</p>

    Working week: Work a flexible shift pattern within the opening hours (7.00am - 7.00pm).

    Training provider: INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED

    Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative

    Positions: 1

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    Level 2 Early Years Apprenticeship

    Western Elms Day Nursery · RG30

    Wage:
    £16,640 a year
    Course:
    Early years practitioner (level 2)
    Closes:
    20 Jan 2027
    Starts:
    25 Jan 2027
    Hours:
    40 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>A level 2 Childcare Apprentice is required. You will work full time at your nursery setting as a nursery assistant, gaining your practical experience. This will involve a range of activities from arts and crafts to singing and outdoor play. You will then attend college once a month.</p>

    Working week: Mon - Fri between 8.00am - 7.00pm, includes 1 hour unpaid lunch. Total hours per week: 40 hours a week. 40 hours a week.

    Training provider: CHILTERN TRAINING LIMITED

    Skills: Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Caring

    Positions: 1

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    SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Whiteknights Primary School

    BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST · Reading, RG2

    Wage:
    £12,480 a year
    Course:
    Teaching assistant (level 3)
    Closes:
    9 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    16 Nov 2026
    Hours:
    30 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 4 Months
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>Whiteknights Primary school are looking for an aspiring SEND teaching assistant to join their busy team. Your role includes facilitating learning by supporting the needs of individual pupils and small groups of pupils in accordance with school policy and government initiatives in the pursuit of high standards of pupils&rsquo; achievement.</p>

    Working week: Monday to Friday- term time only 8:50am- 15:20pm

    Training provider: LET ME PLAY LIMITED

    Skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

    Positions: 1

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    Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship

    Little Petals Day Nursery · READING, RG4

    Wage:
    Competitive
    Course:
    Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
    Closes:
    1 Dec 2026
    Starts:
    10 Dec 2026
    Hours:
    40 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 6 Months
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>You will be employed at Little Petals Day Nursery and will attend monthly online training sessions provided by Chiltern Training Ltd.</p>

    Working week: You will work Monday - Friday, there is an option to work full time or part time. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Training provider: CHILTERN TRAINING LIMITED

    Skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

    Positions: 1

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    Early Years Advanced Apprenticeship

    Little Petals Day Nursery · READING, RG4

    Wage:
    £16,640 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    1 Dec 2026
    Starts:
    7 Dec 2026
    Hours:
    40 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>You will be employed full time at Little Petals Day Nursery whilst attending once a month face to face lessons at ChilternTraining Ltd.</p>

    Working week: You will work full time, Monday- Friday.

    Training provider: CHILTERN TRAINING LIMITED

    Skills: Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Kindness

    Positions: 1

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Levels

  • Level 2 – equivalent to GCSEs (e.g. early years practitioner)
  • Level 3 – equivalent to A levels (e.g. teaching assistant, early years educator)
  • Level 5–6 – higher and degree level (e.g. postgraduate teacher apprenticeship)

Pay from April 2026

At least £8.00 an hour if you're under 19 or in your first year. After that, the minimum wage for your age (£10.85 at 18 to 20, £12.71 at 21 and over).

How to apply

  1. Pick an apprenticeship below
  2. Choose Apply on GOV.UK
  3. The employer and training provider contact you

How apprenticeships work

You work for the employer, get paid a wage, and spend part of your time training with a provider towards a recognised qualification. You apply on GOV.UK, and the employer and training provider handle the rest.

Questions about education apprenticeships

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?

Each advert names its course, for example Early years educator (level 3) or Teaching assistant (level 3), which are recognised qualifications.

How do I apply?

Choose Apply on GOV.UK. Applications go through the government's Find an apprenticeship service, not through SchoolJobs.

Where do these adverts come from?

From Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK), refreshed daily. Adverts that close or are removed there are taken off SchoolJobs.

Apprenticeship adverts from Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK), Department for Education. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Last checked 5 Nov 2026.