Early Years Apprentice: Learn & Earn (Level 2/3)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Sharnbrook; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

65% childcare discount

Training and development

Not-for-profit organisation

Job summary

Acorn Nursery, Sharnbrook, is offering a full-time Early Years Apprentice role (36 hours per week) with an opportunity to work towards a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. You will gain hands-on experience in a supportive, nurturing environment and learn under a mentor while pursuing professional growth.

The nursery provides a warm, outdoor-friendly setting with forest school-inspired activities, open all year, and a not-for-profit ethos focused on children's best interests.

Qualifications

• Is passionate about working with children.
• Enjoys outdoor learning and creative play.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn.
• Can balance work and study commitments.
• Has a positive, caring and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Skills

Outdoor learning

Creative play

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Acorn Nursery, Sharnbrook, is offering a full-time Early Years Apprentice role (36 hours per week) with an opportunity to work towards a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. You will gain hands-on experience in a supportive, nurturing environment and learn under a mentor while pursuing professional growth.

The nursery provides a warm, outdoor-friendly setting with forest school-inspired activities, open all year, and a not-for-profit ethos focused on children's best interests.