Apprentice Early Years Educator
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Company: WISE ACADEMIES
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Location: Durham, DH7 9BE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000056595
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Application Deadline Date: 15/10/2026
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Start Date: 02/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Full time. Hours and working pattern to be discussed at interview.
Brief Description
This apprenticeship involves supporting children with learning tasks, classroom activities, play and their overall development and wellbeing. Applicants should apply to develop childcare skills, gain practical experience and make a positive difference to children’s lives.
Training to be Provided
The apprenticeship requires 1 college day per month, attending East Durham College, Willerby Grove Campus.
Future Prospects
Possibility of permanent employment and/or further training.
Vacancy Detail
- Support children with learning activities and tasks planned by the teacher.
- Encourage children to develop their reading, writing and early maths skills.
- Support learning through play, creative activities and exploration.
- Help prepare and organise classroom activities and resources.
- Work with individual children or small groups who need additional support. This could be across the school.
- Observe children’s learning, development and behaviour and share observations with the appropriate staff.
- Encourage children to develop their communication and language skills.
- Support children with personal care routines, such as toileting and handwashing.
- Help children during snack and lunchtime, encouraging healthy choices and independence.
- Support children in developing social skills, confidence and positive relationships.
- Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming learning environment.
- Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Support outdoor learning, physical activities and play.
- Work alongside teachers and other early years professionals.
- Communicate appropriately with parents, carers and staff when required.
- Follow the setting’s safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality procedures.
- Reflect on your own practice and complete apprenticeship training and coursework.