Apprentice Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse

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Apprentice Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse

Reference: MAR20254082

Expiry date: 22:59, Wed, 16th Apr 2025

Location: Banbury

Benefits: Competitive holiday, excellent pension, fantastic onsite facilities

About the role: Early Years Practitioner

We are currently recruiting for a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice. If you are the sort of person who has a genuine loving and nurturing personality and continually strives to be the best they can be, and you feel you have the ability to get the best out of the children each and every day we are the nursery for you.

You will be required to work 37 hours a week on a rota shift system.

What do you need to be successful as an Early Years Practitioner at Activate Learning?

• It is desirable if you have experience working with children aged 3 months to 5 years but this is not essential.
• Up to date knowledge and experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum is preferred, but not essential.
• Level 2 Safeguarding qualification is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided.

You will also have excellent interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing high quality childcare, and will benefit from being part of a supportive team, working in a varied and interesting role with a variety of opportunities for career development.

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: Continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.