Early Years Educator Apprentice

  • Company: Sunnybrow Primary School
  • Location: Crook, DL15 0LT
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000022699
  • Application Deadline Date: 12/04/2026
  • Start Date: 05/05/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm, term time only.

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


  • Day release will be one day per week to attend Bishop Auckland College

Future Prospects


  • Career progression on completion from the Early Years Educator standard can be moving on to become a room lead in a private setting, gaining more responsibilities or moving on to higher qualifications

  • This apprenticeship will give the apprentice great Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours to move forward with future employment opportunities in any early years settings

Vacancy Detail


  • 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:/ training:



  • 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

  • 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


  • Apprenticeship offer will be conditional pending DBS and reference checks

  • Working in an early years setting can be challenging, yet very rewarding, you will be expected to spend some time outdoors in all weathers

Ready to start your adventure?