We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic person to join our Early Years team, as an Apprentice, to deliver an efficient and effective service to the children and parents in our community. The successful candidate will be hard-working, well-organised and committed to working as part of a team. We provide high-quality training in our outstanding nursery with a well-supported, experienced team. You will be responsible for supporting the efficient and effective early years provision within Authentic Education, supporting the families within our community. The ideal candidate needs to be packed with enthusiasm, a good team player, think outside the box and above all absolutely love working with children.

What We have to Offer:

· A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.

· A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic.

· All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.

· Strong potential for career progression.

· A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.

· An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.

· AAT Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.

· A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.

Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Melanie Welch, HR Academy Lead at melanie.welch@ma.weareauthentic.education

Authentic Education (aE) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. aE secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities

Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as aE reserves the right to close applications early.

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Authentic Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search

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