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Early Years Apprentice - Happy Days Penrice

Happy Days South West Limited · St. Austell · 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 Penrice is a nurturing space where children can thrive. 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 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 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

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 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 

Your training

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

Happy Days Penrice is a well-established nursery known for its warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment.

The nursery features a spacious and thoughtfully designed outdoor area, which all children can safely access directly from their rooms. A popular highlight is the mud kitchen—just one of many resources that encourage outdoor learning and imaginative play. Indoors, the nursery has a calm, natural feel, creating a space where children can explore, discover, and enjoy quieter moments.

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 regard 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

  • Porthpean Road, St. Austell, PL26 6AA

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