Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

  • Company: MIDDLETON ST GEORGE DAY NURSERY LTD
  • Location: Darlington, DL2 1JG
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000013903
  • Application Deadline Date: 09/04/2026
  • Start Date: 23/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • 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.

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