Early Years Educator Apprentice

Riverbank Nursery at Teesside High School opened its doors in April 2026 and, following an incredibly successful launch, we are already expanding! At Riverbank, we pride ourselves on being a small, caring setting where both our children and our staff are at the heart of everything we do.

Working between 7:30am-6pm, Monday to Friday, including one day per week at Darlington College. 40 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Initiative, Good time keeping, Motivated, Flexibility, Please note that in line with UK apprenticeship regulations, you must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England. This should cover the entire expected term of learning and residency should be held for a minimum of 3 years, exceptions may apply please see Apprenticeship funding rules for full guidance, The school operates a No Smoking policy, All Staff must be appointed in accordance with the Schools’ Safeguarding Procedures, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service or such other body as might be constituted

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Initiative
• Good time keeping
• Motivated
• Flexibility

Other requirements

• Please note that in line with UK apprenticeship regulations, you must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England. This should cover the entire expected term of learning and residency should be held for a minimum of 3 years, exceptions may apply please see Apprenticeship funding rules for full guidance
• The school operates a No Smoking policy
• All Staff must be appointed in accordance with the Schools’ Safeguarding Procedures, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service or such other body as might be constituted

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Initiative, Good time keeping, Motivated, Flexibility, Please note that in line with UK apprenticeship regulations, you must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England. This should cover the entire expected term of learning and residency should be held for a minimum of 3 years, exceptions may apply please see Apprenticeship funding rules for full guidance, The school operates a No Smoking policy, All Staff must be appointed in accordance with the Schools’ Safeguarding Procedures, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service or such other body as might be constituted

After this apprenticeship

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• There may be an opportunity to secure a long term position after successful completion of the apprenticeship