At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development while gaining a recognised qualification.
- Company: Acorn Nursery, a nurturing environment focused on early years education.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn, with childcare discounts and generous leave.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to creating a safe and fun space for kids.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in early years with hands-on experience and training.
- Qualifications: No prior qualifications needed; just a passion for working with children.
The predicted salary is between 26100 - 31900 £ per year.
Are you looking to start your career in early years and gain a recognised qualification while working? We are looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team at Acorn Nursery in Stony Stratford. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, working towards your Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive and nurturing environment.
About Acorn Nursery, Mulberry Bear: Acorn at Mulberry Bear is a 62 place day nursery in Milton Keynes, which offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.
About the Role: As an Early Years Apprentice, you will:
- Work as part of the nursery team while completing your qualification
- Learn how to support children's learning, development and play
- Help create a warm, safe and stimulating environment
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
- Gain experience in EYFS practice and safeguarding procedures
- Work closely with a mentor to achieve your apprenticeship objectives
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting children through play-based learning and activities
- Being a positive role model for behaviour and engagement
- Learning how to deliver a holistic early years curriculum
- Supporting children's progress and development
- Observing children and learning about planning in the moment
- Encouraging curiosity through creative, outdoor and messy play
- Developing strong communication skills with children and adults
- Learning and applying Acorn's values, ethos and practices
- Ensuring children are safe and well cared for at all times
What We’re Looking For: We're looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about working with children
- Enjoys outdoor learning and creative play
- Is enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn
- Can balance work and study commitments
- Has a positive, caring and proactive attitude
- Wants to develop a long-term career in early years
(No prior qualification is required — full training will be provided as part of the apprenticeship.)
What We Offer:
- A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Hands-on experience in a supportive nursery environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Enhanced pension contributions
- 65% childcare discount
- Four annual nursery closure days dedicated to staff training
- The opportunity to work for a not-for-profit organisation that puts children first
Equality, Diversity & Safer Recruitment: At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Successful applicants must:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Provide two satisfactory references
- Complete an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting
Benefits: As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:
- Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
- 65% Childcare discount Pro-rata according to contracted hours
- Generous family leave
- Christmas closure
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
- 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Cyclescheme
- Techscheme
- Length of Service awards
- Summer and Christmas parties
- Pay advances for when times are tough
- Employee assistance wellbeing programme
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