Nursery Administration Apprentice - Reading

Little Llamas Montessori Nursery

READING (RG1 7RD)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 20 November 2026)

Posted on 20 October 2026

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Summary

Little Llamas Montessori Nursery are looking for a new Administration Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Business Administration - Business Foundations Apprenticeship Level 2 qualification.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Administration assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday (Shifts to be confirmed, ranging between 8.00am and 6.00pm).

30 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 25 November 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Join Little Llamas Montessori Nursery as a Business Administrator Apprentice, gaining practical experience in office administration, answering enquiries, booking nursery viewings and supporting the nursery manager.

Little Llamas Montessori Nursery is looking for a friendly, organised and motivated apprentice to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in business administration while gaining valuable experience in a nursery environment.

Working closely with the nursery manager, you will support the day-to-day administrative tasks that help the nursery run smoothly. You will develop your communication, organisation and IT skills while learning how to manage enquiries, maintain records and provide effective administrative support.

As part of your apprenticeship, you will work towards a Level 2 Business Administrator qualification, developing the knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in administration.

  • Answer telephone calls and respond to general enquiries in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Arrange and book nursery viewings for prospective families.
  • Provide administrative support to the nursery manager and wider team.
  • Maintain accurate records and update information using computer systems.
  • Assist with filing, organising documents and maintaining administrative paperwork.
  • Help prepare documents, letters and other routine correspondence.
  • Support the organisation of appointments, meetings and daily nursery administration.
  • Handle information carefully and maintain confidentiality when dealing with nursery records.
  • Develop effective communication and customer service skills when interacting with parents, visitors and colleagues.

Where you'll work

14 CASTLE STREET
READING
RG1 7RD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Training course

Administration assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Receive, retrieve, process, record and store information and data.
  • Operate within organisational policies, standards and procedures and relevant legislation respecting confidentiality; adapting to operational changes as they occur.
  • Use software packages and tools for example AI or automation to input and process data and information, to contribute to routine administration tasks in line with organisational policies and procedures.
  • Handle and communicate information in line with organisational policies, procedures and security requirements.
  • Recognise and rectify issues and escalate as required. For example stakeholder documents and reports, safeguarding concerns or abusive behaviour.
  • Plan and review administration tasks allocated by supervisor.
  • Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
  • Monitor and report on the use of resources such as materials, equipment and supplies.
  • Use agreed organisational systems and protocols to manage calendars, diaries and booking systems.
  • Source information as requested by stakeholders, ensuring they are shareable. As examples client records, signpost to services or reports.
  • Use continuing professional development including self-reflection to support current and future training and development needs.
  • Use communication tools to respond to stakeholders using professional language and organisational etiquette.
  • Operate within agreed health and safety standards.
  • Use time management tools to meet deadlines.
  • Handle feedback following expected professional etiquette.
  • Maintain wellbeing, accessing organisational support mechanisms if required.
  • Review and check own work.
  • Use cloud services to share documents for use and or collaboration.
  • Protect against security threats for example, strong passwords, two step verification, office tailgating and display of security passes or clothing that identifies secure workplaces.
  • Seek clarification and help, when required, to complete assigned tasks within agreed timeframes.
  • Receive, retrieve, process, record and store information and data.
  • Operate within organisational policies, standards and procedures and relevant legislation respecting confidentiality; adapting to operational changes as they occur.
  • Use software packages and tools for example AI or automation to input and process data and information, to contribute to routine administration tasks in line with organisational policies and procedures.
  • Handle and communicate information in line with organisational policies, procedures and security requirements.
  • Recognise and rectify issues and escalate as required. For example stakeholder documents and reports, safeguarding concerns or abusive behaviour.
  • Plan and review administration tasks allocated by supervisor.
  • Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
  • Monitor and report on the use of resources such as materials, equipment and supplies.
  • Use agreed organisational systems and protocols to manage calendars, diaries and booking systems.
  • Source information as requested by stakeholders, ensuring they are shareable. As examples client records, signpost to services or reports.
  • Use continuing professional development including self-reflection to support current and future training and development needs.
  • Use communication tools to respond to stakeholders using professional language and organisational etiquette.
  • Operate within agreed health and safety standards.
  • Use time management tools to meet deadlines.
  • Handle feedback following expected professional etiquette.
  • Maintain wellbeing, accessing organisational support mechanisms if required.
  • Review and check own work.
  • Use cloud services to share documents for use and or collaboration.
  • Protect against security threats for example, strong passwords, two step verification, office tailgating and display of security passes or clothing that identifies secure workplaces.
  • Seek clarification and help, when required, to complete assigned tasks within agreed timeframes.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. As one of the UK's largest and longest-established apprenticeship and training providers, we're proud to help organisations and individuals unlock their potential, and make skills really work for them.

Upon completion of this 12 month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Business Foundations Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Pass)

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

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills

About this employer

Little Llamas Montessori Nursery, is to offer a safe environment where children feel confident to discover the world using their unique personality and skills.

Little Llamas Montessori Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation curriculum using Montessori techniques and inspirations.

After this apprenticeship

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

There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060046.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 20 November 2026)

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