Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
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Company: MIDDLETON ST GEORGE DAY NURSERY LTD
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Location: Darlington, DL2 1JG
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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-2000013903
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Application Deadline Date: 09/04/2026
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Start Date: 23/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday Variable Hours TBC.
Brief Description
Northern skills are recruiting on the behalf of Middleton St George Nursery who are looking for a hardworking, motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join their team. During the course of this apprenticeship, you will be learning the role of a Early Years Educator while also gaining a qualification.
Training to be Provided
- Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Day release at Middlesbrough College once a week
Future Prospects
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.
Vacancy Detail
- Ensure the welfare, safety and development of the children through observations and assessments.
- To respect the confidentiality of all information received.
- To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
- They will work with a range of different children with different complex needs with their own plans, info and SEND plans.
- To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history.
- Prepare and implement a balanced and stimulating curriculum, following the children’s needs and interests.
- Assisting with personal care i.e changing nappies. –firstly, under supervision and will only complete individually once competent.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, carers and outside agencies.
- Attend staff meetings outside of normal working hours.
- Complete professional development training deemed necessary by the manager.
- Carry out some domestic duties, including basic food preparation – they will be put through their L2 Food Hygiene first.
- To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
- Work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the setting.
- Support all staff and work well within a team.
- Liaise with and support parents and other family members
- To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parent evening, fundraising events etc.
- To respect the confidentiality of all information received.