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Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) – Abacus Ark - Apprentice

ABACUS ARK LTD · BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Location
London
Postcode
SW11 1SH
Salary
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Duration
1 Year
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Teacher - Postgraduate (level 6)
Start date
2 September 2026
Application deadline
1 July 2026
Posted
23 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000038755

About the role

  • You will be working within the nursery setting at Jiminy Cricket
  • Supporting children’s learning and development while completing your professional training

Working week

Monday to Friday - Working between the hours 7:30am to 6:30pm. 4 days a week. 40 hours a week. EYITT course will be starting in September.

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Science · Grade 4
Essential
Bachelors Degree · Any Subject · Grade 2:1

Training & development

Future prospects

Why Apply?

  • No course tuition fees
  • Excellent pathway into Early Years teaching
  • Hands-on experience across nursery and school environments
  • Opportunity to build a rewarding career shaping young children’s futures

Company benefits

  • Fully funded Department for Education training
  • Professional mentoring and development support
  • Complete 30 days placement in a primary school
  • Gain recognised Early Years Teacher Status

Things to consider

Right to Work & Residency Requirements:

Applicants who are not UK nationals must meet apprenticeship funding eligibility rules, including having lived in the UK or EU for at least 3 consecutive years prior to the start date. You must hold a valid visa that does not expire within 18 months of your apprenticeship start date.

We will require a share code to verify your right to work and study in the UK. After submitting your application, you will receive a screening form where you can securely provide your share code for eligibility checks.

About ABACUS ARK LTD

Abacus Ark was founded in 2012 by Anthony Ioannou, inspired by a long family tradition in early childhood education. His grandmother, Angela Carrington, opened Toddlers Inn Nursery School in St John’s Wood, where his mother Laura later helped expand the family’s vision for nurturing, play-based learning. It was also where Anthony began his own early years journey – an experience that shaped his understanding of the power of care, curiosity, and community. 

Website
abacusark.com/about-us