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Early Years Educator Apprentice (Parkside Childcare Nursery)

Parkside Childcare Nursery · Ribble Drive · posted 30 June 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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Duties include, but are not restricted to:

  • To meet the requirements of the EYFS framework
  • To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children placed in the setting
  • Uphold impeccable levels of hygiene
  • To give support to other personnel within the setting
  • Operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in conjunction with other staff
  • Work with all staff to ensure children settle well
  • Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
  • To be flexible within working practices of the setting
  • Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the setting, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc...
  • To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring organisation policies and procedures are observed at all times
  • To undertake key person role and responsibility

Your training

Training will be provided to achieve the following qualifications:

  • Level 3 Early Years Educators Apprenticeship Standard
  • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

Training will take place periodically at our training centre (DL1 1NL).  Here you will learn the theory and practical elements of the course, gaining the knowledge and developing skills to complete the apprenticeship.

Where it leads

Successful completion could lead to progression on to further training and/ or into full time employment.

About Parkside Childcare Nursery

The nursery is based the Coleridge Centre, which is at the heart of the Skerne Park community, in the south of Darlington. We all care about our community and are trusted by all our parents who are proud of the centre and regularly use its facilities. We believe every child matters and we want to make sure they reach their full potential, by building on their interests and meeting their individual needs. Our ethos is based on what a child can do, not what they cannot do, and we adapt our resources and teaching methods to ensure children achieve and learn whilst having fun in a caring, relaxed, secure environment. The children are always at the centre of what we do, and we work closely with parents and carers to make sure each child achieves their best. Our staff work with the whole family to enhance each child's learning. We know that parents know what is best for their child and by working together we can help them reach their potential. We operate an open-door policy for parents/carers who can ring anytime or pop in to find out if their child is settled and how they are doing. We are also happy to make appointments with parents to talk about their child if they prefer. We are committed to the philosophy of child-initiated learning where children learn through play and make their own choices. We base our sessions on the children’s interests and cater for each child’s needs.

Things to consider

Training will be delivered at our training centre in Darlington, based in the same building as the employer, and you will need to make your own way there. Travel to and from the employer, based at The Northern Echo Building, Darlington, DL1 1NL.The position is subject to a DBS check prior to being offered a start date. There are a large number of children that need support within the nursery environment.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4+/ C+) — essential
  • GCSE Mathematics (grade 4+/ C+) — essential

Where you'll work

  • SKERNE PARK CEA, THE COLERIDGE CENTRE, RIBBLE DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL1 5TY

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