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Early Years Apprentice - Happy Days Derriford

Happy Days South West Limited · Plymouth · posted 17 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
31 August 2026
Closing date
28 August 2026
Positions
1

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Happy Days Nursery Derriford is a special nursery located in a wonderful woodland area. They are looking for a Nursery Apprentice who has a passion to work 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 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.

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 closedown.
  • An extensive range of health and well-being services through the SPARK APP.
  • Structured training, mentoring, and a clear career progression pathway all of which will support your CPD.

Your training

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of 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.

Where it leads

Continued development and progression.

About Happy Days South West Limited

Our stunning purpose-built nursery/pre-school is situated in a particularly leafy part of Derriford Business Park with ample parking. Our outdoor spaces include growing areas and our own woodland area for a wide range of exploratory activities. Inside, it is wonderfully spacious with carefully selected furniture and resources designed to specifically support children’s physical development.

Things to consider

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 regards to all aspects of the nursery.

Able to communicate with a wide range of people, including colleagues and parents.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English Language (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Mathematics (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 3 Derriford Park, Derriford Business Park, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 5QZ

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