At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's development through engaging play activities and ensure their welfare and safety.
- Company: Happy Days Nursery, a growing childcare provider in Exeter with a clear career progression pathway.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 50% childcare discount, life assurance, and structured training.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with excellent mentoring and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining recognised qualifications and valuable experience.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade 4 or above.
The predicted salary is between 29000 - 30000 £ per year.
Welcome to Happy Days Nursery in Exeter.
We are a growing childcare provider offering a clear pathway for career progression and recognised qualifications.
Located near the M5, our facility provides ample parking and easy access for families.
What You'll Do
As a Nursery Apprentice you will support children’s development, ensuring their welfare and safety.
You will assist in planning, delivering, and reviewing play-based activities that meet the early years foundation stage.
You will also work closely with parents, colleagues, and external agencies to meet each child’s individual needs and support transitions such as moving to school.
Responsibilities
- Promote the welfare and safety of children and report safeguarding concerns to the person in charge.
- Support the planning and delivery of purposeful play activities in line with the early years foundation stage.
- Collaborate with parents, colleagues, and other agencies to meet children’s individual needs.
- Support children in understanding healthy life choices through engaging play activities.
- Maintain respectful care routines including feeding, nappy changing, and dental care.
- Assist children experiencing transitions such as moving to school or the birth of a sibling.
- Participate actively in the apprenticeship programme, meeting deadlines set by the trainer and mentor.
- Support children’s numeracy, literacy and language development through a range of play activities.
- Sought continuous professional development opportunities throughout the apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creativity
- Initiative
- Non‑judgemental attitude
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE – English Language 4
- GCSE – Mathematics 4
Benefits
- Pay rate £10.85 (ages 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.
- Health and well‑being services via the SPARK APP.
- Structured training, mentoring, and a clear career progression pathway.
- Training Outcome
Continued development and progression towards an early years educator qualification.
Course Information & Work Arrangements
Course: Early Years Educator (level 3) – Advanced apprenticeship.
Working week: Monday to Friday, 40‑hour week with shifts to be agreed.
Expected duration: 1 year 6 months.
Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED.
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Early Years Apprentice - Happy Days Exeter employer: Happy Days South West Limited
Happy Days South West Limited is an exceptional employer for those looking to kickstart their career in early years education. With a strong focus on hands-on experience and structured training, employees benefit from dedicated mentoring and clear pathways for progression, all within a supportive and collaborative work culture in the vibrant Bristol area. This apprenticeship not only equips you with recognised qualifications but also fosters personal growth and development in a nurturing environment.
Contact Details:
Happy Days South West Limited Recruitment Team
