Early Years Apprentice - Happy Days Penrice
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Company: HAPPY DAYS SOUTH WEST LIMITED
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Location: St. Austell, PL26 6AA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000043544
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Application Deadline Date: 28/08/2026
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Start Date: 31/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday. Shifts to be agreed.
Brief Description
Are you aspiring to build a career in childcare? Happy Days is a growing business which offers development progression, different areas of the workforce you can branch out into and work toward a recognised qualification. Happy Days ensure they are delivering outstanding childcare to every child in every setting every day.
Training to be Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
Continued development and progression.
Vacancy Detail
Happy Days Nursery Penrice is a nurturing space where children can thrive. They are looking for a Nursery Apprentice who has a passion for working with children and would like to undertake a level 3 qualification. If you are hardworking, have a friendly nature with a positive outlook, we would like to hear from you.
Role Purpose:
- Ensure the welfare and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge
- Support the planning and delivery of purposeful play activities in line with the early years foundation stage
- Work with parents, colleagues and other agencies to ensure children’s individual needs are met
- Support the children to understand healthy life choices through engaging play activities
- Take an active role in seeking out continuous professional development opportunities during the apprentices programme and beyond
- Communication and knowledge of child development to engage with children and support those requiring additional support
- Support children who are experiencing transitions such as moving to school or the birth of a sibling, using your knowledge of the children to support them
- Carry out respectful care routines such as feeding, nappy changing and dental care
- Take an active part in the completion of their apprenticeship, meeting deadlines set by their trainer assessor and working with a dedicated mentor to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours
- Support children’s numeracy, literacy and language through a range of play activities and opportunities
In return, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
- Pay rate £10.85 (18–20) and 21plus is £12.71
- 50% childcare discount
- Fully funded Blue Light Card Membership
- Life Assurance
- Christmas On Us – up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas close down
- An extensive range of Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
- Structured training, mentoring, and a clear career progression pathway, all of which will support your CPD
Other Information
Committed to entering a career in childcare and completing the qualifications needed.
Able to interact with young children and have an understanding of child development.
Confident to ask for help and guidance, listen to instruction and carry out requests with regard to all aspects of the nursery.
Able to communicate with a wide range of people, including colleagues and parents.