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Nursery workers help babies and children up to 5 years old to develop and learn in a safe and supportive setting.
You can take a college course, before looking for work in a nursery. Courses include:
You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for a Level 2 apprenticeship. You'll need at least 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for a Level 3 apprenticeship.
Volunteering
You can get experience by volunteering at a local nursery group or after school club. This may lead into paid work, where you could do training on the job.
You'll need:
In this role you may:
As an experienced nursery worker you could specialise in working with children who have difficulties with learning, physical disabilities, or need support with their mental health. You could take a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification to progress to room leader, senior nursery worker or centre manager. You could also study towards a higher education qualification in early years or child development. You could then move into management or early years teaching.
Substance misuse outreach workers encourage people to get help from local support services, and advise them on minimising risks to health.
Childminders care for babies, toddlers and children in their own home, supporting their learning and development.
Special educational needs (SEN) teachers work with children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities.
Social work assistants give advice, guidance and support to help people with their physical, emotional and social needs.
Youth offending team officers work to prevent children and young people under 18 from offending and reoffending.
Education welfare officers make sure that children attend school and get the support they need.
Kickstart your career in Early Years as a Nursery Assistant! Join our fun, supportive team, and help develop and shape the lives of young children. Fully engage in our Level 2 apprenticeship, develop key skills, and earn your first qualification. Apply now and take the first step on your career ladder!
Ducklings Day Nurseries have been providing the highest quality childcare for 15 years and are rated either OUTSTANDING or GOOD at all of our four nurseries. They are looking for a Level 2 Apprentice to join the team, supporting children’s play, learning and development.
A great opportunity to start your career in education supporting children in our nursery and reception classes.
Are you looking for a new challenge within childcare? Watoto Preschool has an opening for a Level 3 apprentice offering a career opportunity to join the team, in a long established and trusted provider of early education and childcare in Sheffield. You will be supporting children’s learning through play and activities.
Are you looking for your first Early Years Apprenticeship? Or are you looking for a new challenge? Watoto Preschool has an opening for a new level 2 apprentice offering a career start up opportunity to join the team, in a long established and trusted provider of early education and childcare in Sheffield. You will be supporting children’s learning through play and activities.
At Portico you will find the care and support for every child is second to none and the friendly environment created is one of trust, respect and honesty. As an early years apprentice you will be supporting the nursery team with all tasks in the nursery, following the EYFS curriculum. Fantastic benefits including uniform provided, pension and reward schemes.
A fantastic opportunity has become available at Bright Futures Nursery. They are looking for an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join their Good setting, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting childrens play, learning & development.
Do you want an early years apprenticeship in an established nursery trained by an experienced, dedicated and caring team? Level 2 Early Years Apprentice wanted to work 5 days per week with flexible hours between 9am and 5pm, supporting children’s development through play and activities.
Capture your imagination at Barney Lodge, our wonderful Warminster nursery school. They are looking for a passionate and ambitious Early Years Apprentice who will work in partnership with the educator team to ensure the successful running of the nursery. Great benefits package including access to Perkbox, 50 childcare & a real focus on wellness.
At Farley Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School teams and children share a wonderful learning environment. They are looking for a passionate and ambitious Early Years Apprentice who will work in partnership with the educator team to ensure the successful running of the nursery. Great benefits package including access to Perkbox, 50 childcare & a real focus on wellness.
At Farley Salisbury Outdoor Nursery School teams and children share a wonderful learning environment. They are looking for a passionate and ambitious Early Years Apprentice who will work in partnership with the educator team to ensure the successful running of the nursery. Great benefits package including access to Perkbox, 50 childcare & a real focus on wellness.
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