Early Years Apprentice - Happy Days Mulberry Corner

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 a recognised qualification. Happy Days ensure they are delivering outstanding childcare to every child in every setting every day.

About the Employer

Mulberry Corner Day Nursery is a well-established nursery near Eastleigh and Chandler’s Ford, offering high-quality childcare for babies and children from 3 months to school age. Open 51 weeks of the year, we have been proudly supporting local families for over 30 years, building a strong reputation for warm, consistent care and trusted early education.

What You'll Do

Happy Days Nursery Mulberry Corner 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

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. Shifts to be agreed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED