Early Years Educator 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-2000022699
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Application Deadline Date: 12/04/2026
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Start Date: 05/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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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