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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.
Play therapists help children to make sense of difficult life experiences, or complex psychological issues through play.
Further education (FE) lecturers teach adults, students and apprentices on academic and work-related courses
Special educational needs (SEN) teachers work with children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities.
Senior care workers provide physical and emotional support to individuals and supervise teams of care assistants.
Montessori teachers help very young children to grow in confidence, and learn at their own pace.
Nannies work in private homes caring for their employer's babies and young children.
A fantastic opportunity has become available at Pixieland Nurseries. We are looking for a Nursery assistant Level 2 at our Saltash Nursery, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting childrens play, learning & development. This role will be supported by your team as well as an early years course to ensure you reach your qualification confidently and professionally. We are looking for a professional attitude, but with a sense of fun and excitement as this allows out children to thrive within our nursery family environment.
A fantastic opportunity has become available at Pixieland Nurseries. We are looking for a Nursery assistant Level 2 at our Rogers Burrow nursery, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting childrens play, learning & development. This role will be supported by your team as well as an early years course to ensure you reach your qualification confidently and professionally. We are looking for a professional attitude, but with a sense of fun and excitement as this allows out children to thrive within our nursery family environment.
A fantastic opportunity has become available at Pixieland Nurseries. We are looking for a Nursery assistant Level 2 at our Stoke nursery, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting childrens play, learning & development. This role will be supported by your team as well as an early years course to ensure you reach your qualification confidently and professionally. We are looking for a professional attitude, but with a sense of fun and excitement as this allows out children to thrive within our nursery family environment.
A fantastic opportunity has become available at Pixieland Nurseries. We are looking for a Nursery assistant Level 2 at our Mannamead nursery, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting childrens play, learning & development. This role will be supported by your team as well as an early years course to ensure you reach your qualification confidently and professionally. We are looking for a professional attitude, but with a sense of fun and excitement as this allows out children to thrive within our nursery family environment.
A fantastic opportunity has become available at N Family Day Nursery. They are looking for an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join their Outstanding setting, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting childrens play, learning & development.
Are you an enthusiastic, bubbly individual passionate about working with children? Join the Supertots team and work towards your Childcare qualification with full support from our experienced staff and tutors. Build strong bonds with children, support their development, and help create engaging learning experiences. Start your rewarding career in childcare with Supertots!
Bridgewater Nursery, are a new family run nursery setting, looking for apprentices to join their team, that value and treat staff, children and parents like a family, growing together as a team.
Little Rainbows are looking for a Level 2 Childcare Apprentice to join their team, as a nursery they have received the highest possible grading of OUTSTANDING in all areas under the new 2018 framework from Ofsted. They are also proud winners of a Champions Award from the National Day Nursery Association (NDNA).
Are you looking to start your childcare career in a home grown nursery setting? Situated in a gorgeous location, Little Lambs Childcare is looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join their supportive passionate team and work to create a stimulating atmosphere for the children to develop and support their care and learning. Up to 11.40 per hour, dependant on age and experience.
Are you wanting to progress your career in childcare? Ashbourne Day Nurseries in Wing have a wonderful opportunity to join their established team and complete a level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship. You will plan and deliver high-quality childcare, ensuring safeguarding policies are followed at all times. Free uniform and your birthday off!
If you are looking to enter into a career in childcare then an apprenticeship with Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-school could be for you!
The Tots Team are looking for enthusiastic individuals to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship, supporting key children to develop and grow in a multitude of ways. If you are looking for a place of work that appreciates you, respects you and makes every day different and enjoyable, apply today.
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