Working with children in an ever expanding industry, is exciting, challenging and fulfilling.
Our employees are our greatest asset. As an organisation, we recognise, promote and encourage Continued Personal Development (CPD).
With Greyfriars Training, whilst working at one of our nurseries, or whilst working elsewhere, you can gain a nationally recognised qualification through our Childcare apprenticeships to start your childcare training and career journey.
We welcome individuals with a passion for childcare who wish to undertake a qualification or apprenticeship with us. Our experienced trainers and teachers endeavour to help and support our learners throughout their learning journey.
Our learners further enhance their skills with the following courses:
This qualification prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with and care for children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.
Level 3 Early Years Educators must pass or already hold GCSE English and maths A*-C or Level 2 English and mathematics.
apply nowThis is a framework that includes the Level 2 Certificate, and learners must also successfully complete Level 1 Functional Skills assessments in English, Mathematics and ICT.
apply nowThis qualification helps you to develop the knowledge and skills needed to work as a nursery assistant or other supervised roles in child care.
apply nowIn order to undertake the Level 2 Certificate, the Intermediate Level Apprenticeship or the Level 3 Diploma you need to be at least 16 years old and working or on a placement in early years.
On an apprenticeship you can:
• Gain training whilst you are employed and earning a wage
• Achieve a Nationally Recognised Qualification
• Benefit from coaching and mentoring from industry professionals
• Enhance your career prospects
Some of the great benefits of working in Childcare & Teaching include:
• One of the most rewarding jobs with excellent career prospects
• Working in Childcare is very flexible with either full time or part time opportunities
• Help give someone an excellent start in life
Please see Greyfriars Ministries job vacancies for available apprenticeship positions at one of our nurseries.
Located in central Reading we have training rooms to undertake and deliver in-house training courses and qualifications.
If you would like to find out more about the qualifications and courses that we offer or apply to train with us, please get in touch.