At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and wellbeing through engaging play activities and care routines.
- Company: Happy Days Snowdrop House, a nurturing nursery focused on outstanding childcare.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 50% childcare discount, life assurance, and extensive health services.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy a clear career progression pathway.
- Why this job: Kickstart your childcare career with hands-on experience and professional development opportunities.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths (grade 4) preferred; communication and teamwork skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 30000 £ per year.
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 recognised qualification. Happy Days ensure they are delivering outstanding childcare to every child in every setting every day.
Snowdrop House has two Montessori classrooms, beautifully resourced rooms to care and support the children’s learning from our baby seedlings, Rose toddlers as they grow to become Buttercup, Lavender and Poppy children ready for school. The nursery also has a peaceful cot room, milk kitchen, toddler soft play area, library area, sensory room and dining room. We are a caring nursery where children grow and flourish under the care of qualified practitioners.
What You’ll Do
- 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 apprenticeship programme and beyond.
- Communicate and 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.
- 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 the dedicated mentor to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours.
- Support children’s numeracy, literacy and language through a range of play activities and opportunities.
Benefits
- Pay rate £10.85 (18‑20) and £12.71 (21+).
- 50% childcare discount.
- Fully funded Blue Light Card Membership.
- Life Assurance.
- Christmas on us – up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedown.
- An extensive range of health and wellbeing services through the SPARK APP.
- Structured training, mentoring, and a clear career progression pathway to support your CPD Training Outcome.
- Continued development and progression.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non‑judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications Desired
- GCSE English Language (grade 4)
- GCSE Mathematics (grade 4)
Course Information
- Course: Early Years Educator (Level 3) – Advanced Apprenticeship.
- Level 3, Route: Education and early years, Apprenticeship Level: Advanced.
Working Arrangements
- Working week: Monday–Friday, 40 hour week. Shifts to be agreed.
- Expected duration: 1 year 6 months.
- Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED.
Early Years Apprentice - Happy Days Snowdrop House employer: Happy Days South West Limited
Happy Days Snowdrop House is an exceptional employer for those looking to kickstart their career in childcare, offering a nurturing environment where children thrive under the guidance of qualified practitioners. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from structured training, clear career progression pathways, and a supportive work culture that values teamwork and creativity. Located in West Sussex, the nursery provides unique facilities such as Montessori classrooms and sensory rooms, making it an ideal place for aspiring childcare professionals to grow and make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Happy Days South West Limited Recruitment Team
