Job Description

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant (experience within an Early Years setting and/or level L2 in Early Years desirable) to join our nurseries at our site at Colworth Science Park, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire.


Acorn has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Nursery Group 2024' Award by Day Nurseries in recognition of its high customer reviews over the last 12 months.


We're proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 35 years' experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees.


You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 65% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. We close our nurseries for four days a year to allow days to train our staff in a variety of subjects.


The role is 40 hours per week working between 07.30 and 18.15 Monday to Friday, All year round.


We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development.

Expectations

To have a good understanding of Acorn's core values, ethos and policies and ensure these are reflected in practice

A high-quality provision to support children's learning across the curriculum

To value parents as partners

For all children to be happy, confident, self-assured and independent

Effective communication with management, staff, children and parents

To role model outstanding practice and positive behaviour management

Be willing to work towards level 2 or level 3 in childcare

The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.


At Acorn, we're committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. As an inclusive employer, we're happy to consider any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. You must have the right to work in the UK, be able to provide two satisfactory references, and, due to the nature of our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.


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Benefits

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Working at Acorn

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 Childcare discount 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 Employee assistance wellbeing programme


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