At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's development through engaging play and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
- Company: Happy Days Falmouth, a nurturing nursery focused on exceptional childcare.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 50% childcare discount, life assurance, and extensive health services.
- Other info: Enjoy a clear career progression pathway and supportive mentoring throughout your apprenticeship.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in childcare with structured training and real impact on children's lives.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4) preferred; passion for working with children is 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 a recognised qualification. Happy Days ensure they are delivering outstanding childcare to every child in every setting every day.
At Happy Days Falmouth Nursery, we provide exceptional childcare in a nurturing and child‑centred environment, conveniently located on the perimeter of Falmouth Primary School. Our nursery offers easy access, ample parking, and a safe, welcoming space where children are encouraged to explore through free‑flow outdoor play all day long.
Happy Days Nursery Falmouth is a community‑focused nursery located near Falmouth Primary School. 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 apprenticeship 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.
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 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
Training Outcome: Continued development and progression.
Skills Required:
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non‑judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications Desired:
- GCSE English Language – 4
- GCSE Mathematics – 4
Course Information:
- Course: Early years educator (Level 3)
- Route: Education and early years Apprenticeship
- Level: Advanced
- Working Week: Monday – Friday; shifts to be agreed
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Early Years Apprentice - Happy Days Falmouth employer: Happy Days South West Limited
Happy Days Falmouth is an exceptional employer dedicated to nurturing the next generation of childcare professionals. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer structured training, mentoring, and a clear career progression pathway, all within a supportive and community-oriented environment. Our convenient location near Falmouth Primary School, combined with generous benefits like a 50% childcare discount and extensive health and wellbeing services, makes us an attractive choice for those looking to build a meaningful career in childcare.
Contact Details:
Happy Days South West Limited Recruitment Team
