Early Years Educator Apprentice
Butterfield Pre-school · Stockton On Tees · posted 7 July 2026
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Working under the Nursery Manager and Deputy and be responsible for the daily running of the nursery, adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Ofsted, ensuring compliance with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation, safeguarding requirements all within the requirements and guidelines laid down in the Early Years National Standards.
- Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
- Supervising students, recognising own training needs, monitoring training and developing teamwork.
- Supporting and liaising with the Manager & Deputy on a daily basis.
- Supporting children with additional needs on a 1:1 basis during set times.
- Care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
- Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere. This planning is to meet the needs of the children and in accordance to the Early Years foundation stage.
- To ensure key worker responsibilities and notes are kept accurate and up to date.
- Ensuring that the preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the nursery playrooms, kitchen and equipment are carried out according to the Policies & Procedures, cleaning rota and risk assessments.
- Liaising with parents and ensuring effective communication within the nursery.
- Ensuring that at all times only designated staff administer medication as recorded in the risk assessments and as displayed in the Operational Plan.
- Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.
- Attendance at staff meetings at times appointed by the Nursery Manager.
- Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background: in particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
- Assisting the Manager and participating in arranging regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings and ensuring effective marketing.
- Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager and proprietor.
Your training
- Level 3 Early Years Educator at Stockton Riverside College.
- Functional Skills Maths and English, if required.
Where it leads
An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship.
About Butterfield Pre-school
We are based in the grounds of Junction Farm Primary School and have excellent close links with the school. We are an independently run preschool who cater for children aged from 2 years old offering a wide range of activities and sessions at an affordable price. We are registered and inspected by Ofsted and can take up to 26 children per preschool session. We find that most of the children who attend our preschool make a smooth easy transition into Nursery and School life.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade (Grade A*-C/9-4)) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade (Grade A*-C/9-4)) — desired
- Level 2 Childcare Level 2 Childcare (grade Pass) — desired
Where you'll work
- BUTTERFIELD DRIVE, EAGLESCLIFFE, STOCKTON ON TEES, TS16 0EU
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