Level 2 Early Years Apprenticeship

Western Elms Day Nursery · Reading

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Social careIntermediate Level 2On-siteFull-TimeApprenticeship

Our Vision All children are treated as individuals and learning experiences are tailored towards their personality. Ethos “Teamwork makes the dream work” To achieve this, the staff team work closely with parents as well as with each other to build individual and professional relations with each family within our care, in order to best meet the needs of every individual child – The children always come first. Mission Statement At Western Elms Nursery we provide a homely atmosphere, as well as a professional, stimulating and caring team. Western Elms Nursery values the diversity of the community that we are a part of, respecting the culture and beliefs of everybody. We understand that every child is unique and we look at their individual ways of learning in partnership with you as their parents providing an excellent foundation on which every child can build their future education within a caring, secure and stimulating environment. “Play is the highest form of research.” (Albert Einstein)

Mon - Fri between 8.00am - 7.00pm, includes 1 hour unpaid lunch. Total hours per week: 40 hours a week. 40 hours a week. 40 hours a week1 yearCommunication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Caring

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Caring

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Learners can use this qualification to go into various care roles
  • You can progress onto the advanced apprenticeship and work your way up in the nursery going into team leading and management roles
  • You could also use your experience to go into teaching, nursing, midwifery, play work and social work
  • There are many directions you can go with your apprenticeship should you wish

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 27 Oct 2026
Apply by 20 Jan 2027

Where you'd be based

RG30 2AL

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