Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3
Tops Day Nurseries
£8.60 - £11.44 hourly
Egloskerry Nursery, Egloskerry, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8RT
Part time, apprenticeship
- Recommended by students
- Recommended by parents
- Respectful managers
- Proper breaks
About the job
Job description from Tops Day Nurseries
Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Smiley Happy People, Egloskerry
The Aspire Training Team are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Smiley Happy People, Egloskerry.
Smiley Happy People are a private nursery based within Launceston and the surrounding area. They offer Forest School activities and support each child as an individual.
We set up in 2008 to provide a service to families that was missing in the town, more than 10 years on we are proud to say we are still doing this.
We involve our children in local events, carnivals, local shows, competitions and displays, visit people in our community; the elderly, the town council, churches and local shops
Your roles and responsibilities will include;
- Provide care and education for children 3 months to 6 years old
- Tracking and planning activities relevant to the children’s development
- Support all aspects personal care; toileting and nappy changing
- Food preparation and feeding
- Housekeeping
- Care of the environment
- Making sure everything is safe
- Planning activities to further support the development of the child,
Qualities Required;
- Love the outdoors!
- To be happy, able to laugh and be an overall fun and vibrant person
- Have a passion for looking after children
Requirements;
- Level 2 Childcare Qualification is essential when applying for this role
- You must be able to gain a clear DBS
- Have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent
- Candidate must be able to drive
Hours;
- Smiley Happy People is open from 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday
- The successful candidate will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week, with shift patterns to be discussed
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BenefitsDiscounted childcare
About Tops Day Nurseries
Tops Day Nurseries provide early years childcare and education.
The best things about working at Tops Day Nurseries
- 89% say they don’t worry about hours
- 80% say they have respectful managers
- 63% say they enjoy their job
Featured by Tops Day Nurseries, based on 138 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
Perks of working at Tops Day Nurseries from Tops Day Nurseries
- 💵 Up to £700 Welcome Bonus
- 😎 29 Days Holiday
- 🗓️ Flexible Working Hours and option for a 4-day work week
- 🤑 Up to 60% discount for childcare
- 💰 Employee Ownership Trust bonus scheme
- 🎁 Access to our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, including exclusive deals and discounts
- 🤕 Optical Care & Dental Treatment coverage
Company values from Tops Day Nurseries
We think where you work matters and we want to obtain meaning and purpose from this every day, building a community of people that work together, encouraging individual personalities and brilliance. To support this we created our Tops values:
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We believe in all aspects of sustainability. Our Resources, The Environment, Our Colleagues and Our Community.
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We REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE for our children and their planet.
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Education is at the very heart of what we do. Our Children, Learners, Sector, Community and Ourselves.
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We are brave and innovative. We don't follow the crowd, we do what makes us proud.
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We celebrate the potential of each unique individual. We know fish don't climb trees.
What Tops Day Nurseries employees say
138 Tops Day Nurseries employees have taken the Breakroom Quiz and told us what it’s really like to work there. Here’s everything they have told us:
Breakroom Rating for Tops Day Nurseries
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Tops Day Nurseries pay nursery practitioners enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
74% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Tops Day Nurseries pay nursery practitioners market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
56% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do nursery practitioners at Tops Day Nurseries get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
81% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Tops Day Nurseries pay nursery practitioners sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
96% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do nursery practitioners at Tops Day Nurseries do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
57% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do nursery practitioners get of their shift pattern at Tops Day Nurseries?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 100% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do nursery practitioners at Tops Day Nurseries worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
81% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do nursery practitioners at Tops Day Nurseries get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
52% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for nursery practitioners at Tops Day Nurseries to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
68% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for nursery practitioners to book a holiday at Tops Day Nurseries?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
43% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Tops Day Nurseries managers change nursery practitioners shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
52% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for nursery practitioners to take sick leave at Tops Day Nurseries?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
59% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Good
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Most students say it’s good
Is nursery practitioners at Tops Day Nurseries job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
Good
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working as nursery practitioners at Tops Day Nurseries good if you have caring responsibilities?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
82% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and January 2024.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do nursery practitioners at Tops Day Nurseries feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
77% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do nursery practitioners at Tops Day Nurseries get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
75% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for nursery practitioners to work at Tops Day Nurseries?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
81% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do nursery practitioners at Tops Day Nurseries enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
39% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do nursery practitioners at Tops Day Nurseries recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
75% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do nursery practitioners get enough training when they start at Tops Day Nurseries?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
35% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are nursery practitioners given support to progress at Tops Day Nurseries?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 41% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do nursery practitioners think Tops Day Nurseries head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
79% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do nursery practitioners feel well informed about how Tops Day Nurseries is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
52% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
Tops Day Nurseries job reviews
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Best thing
The people and children
Worst thing
The bad pay and long days
Tops Day Nurseries Employee, September 2023
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Best thing
The children we care for
Worst thing
Long hours, overworked, understaffed, no work life balance if you have kids of your own,
Tops Day Nurseries Employee, January 2023
Breakroom’s rough guide to being a nursery nurse or assistant
Nursery nurses and assistants
Nursery nurses and assistants help babies and children up to 5 years old to develop and learn preschool skills
What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:
- Support in the nursery or preschool
- Support children with their educational needs
- Be responsible for the health and safety of children
- Listen, support and care for children
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Emotionally demanding duties
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