Early Years Apprentice
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Company: Sunnybrow Primary School
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Location: Crook, DL15 0LT
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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-2000021329
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Application Deadline Date: 12/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm.
Brief Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for working with young children to start their career in education. The apprentice will receive high-quality, on-the-job training and will work towards achieving the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard.
Training to be Provided
You will be required to attend Bishop Auckland College one day per week to attend classes.
Future Prospects
Due to school funding allocated yearly, the employer may not be able to confirm employment following the apprenticeship until the apprenticeship is approx. halfway through. All will be discussed at interview.
Vacancy Detail
Aim
- To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all children can play, develop and learn
- To build and maintain a strong partnership with parents to enable children’s needs to be met
Main Duties:
- To promote the inclusion of all children.
- To help ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times.
- Plan and provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment that is appropriate for all children, enabling them to reach their potential.
- Plan, prepare and carry out experiences which encourage development, creativity, coordination, independence, self-expression and learning through play.
- To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g., daily attendance register, risk assessments, accident forms etc.
- To observe children’s development and add document observations on their online learning journey’s.
- To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other members of staff.
- Contribute to the effectiveness of team work.
- Work in partnership with parents and carers.
- Work in partnership with other early years professionals and outside agencies.
- To meet the physical needs of children by encouraging good standards of safety, personal hygiene, whilst promoting independence.
- Any other duties as required by the Nursery Management Team.
Other Information
Employment will be dependent on DBS and reference checks.
Working in a nursery environment will be hard work but very rewarding, you will be expected to be outdoors with the children in most weathers.
Please be aware you will also be trained in personal care of the children, which can include cleaning and changing nappies.
As part of the interview process you may be asked to complete a half day work trial to see how you interact with the children and staff.
You will be required to complete a Durham County Council application form as part of the recruitment process.