At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's development through engaging play and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
- Company: Happy Days Nursery, a nurturing environment for young children in Yeovil.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 50% childcare discount, life assurance, and health services.
- Other info: Structured training and clear progression pathway in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in childcare with hands-on experience and professional growth.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
Introduction
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 everyday.
About the Employer
Happy Days Nursery in Yeovil offers high-quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a beautifully renovated setting.
Our converted building now features a brand-new baby unit, purpose-built to provide the very best start for our youngest children.
With designated parent parking for easy drop-off and collection, families can enjoy convenient access to safe, secure, and welcoming childcare in Yeovil.
- 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 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 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 the dedicated mentor to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours
- Support children’s numeracy, literacy and language through a range of play activities and opportunities
Benefits
- Pay rate £ ) 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 closedown
- 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
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English Language - 4
- Desired - GCSE - Mathematics - 4
- Course Information
- Course: Early years educator (level 3)
- 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
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Early Years Apprentice - Happy Days Yeovil employer: Happy Days South West Limited
Happy Days Nursery in Yeovil is an exceptional employer for those looking to kickstart their career in childcare. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from structured training, mentoring, and a clear pathway for career progression, all within a supportive and nurturing environment. The nursery also offers unique perks such as a 50% childcare discount, life assurance, and additional days off during the Christmas period, making it a rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Happy Days South West Limited Recruitment Team
