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Early Years Apprenticeship ACORN EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION

As an Acorn Apprentice, you will earn £8.00p/h and will receive ongoing support from our Training and Development Manager, 4 Apprenticeship Workshop days per year which are jam packed with training opportunities to support your qualification, a dedicated mentor within your nursery setting and 4 companywide training days per year!

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,480.00

    You will be paid £8 per hour during your Apprenticeship. When you qualify and are taken on as an Early Years Practitioner, your salary will then increase.

  • Working week

    Your working week will be Monday to Friday and your working hours will differ based on the nursery you work at. You will work 30 hours in total over 5 days.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    08 Apr 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000034875

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

At Acorn, our apprentices are an integral part of our nursery teams. You will hit the ground running in your Early Years career, whilst being supported and nurtured along the way. 

  • Be a creative and inspirational role model for our children
  • Learn how to deliver a holistic approach to the curriculum, ensuring the environment offers rich, first-hand learning opportunities for all children.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Upon joining Acorn, you will recieve a face-face induction workshop which includes meeting our CEO and recieving training on Safeguarding and Health and Safety practices. You will have a tailored induction in your nursery setting. 

You will have a 1-1 meeting with our Training and Development Manager to give you a full breakdown of your Apprenticeship and an opportunity to answer any questions. 

Your training will be delivered by The Childcare Company, where you will have a dedicated tutor who will meet with you every 6 weeks online. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

At Acorn, we offer fantastic career development opportunities. After you complete your Level 3 qualification, you will become an Early Years Practitioner.

We have a wide range of 'additional roles' that you can undertake to support you in your career development, such as becoming an Eco-Rep, Acorn Mentor or Mental Health First Aider.

Progressing into Senior, Deputy and even manager roles is simple with Acorn and we are there to support you in doing so.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Passion to work in early years, Eagerness to learn

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

‘Putting children first’ is the best way to sum up our ethos and everything we do. With a strong ethic of care, we prioritise building caring relations and a responsive approach in our dealing with everybody; in doing so, we are nurturing the social and emotional wellbeing of children and helping to build a more caring and connected society. We aim to lead and inspire the sector, particularly in regards to outdoor play and learning, and staff professional development.

Employer

ACORN EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION

Address

17 South Street

Castlethorpe

Milton Keynes

MK19 7EL

Contact

Nathan

hr@acornearlyyears.org.uk

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Training

Training provider

THE CHILD CARE COMPANY (OLD WINDSOR) LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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