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Teaching and education
Early years teachers are specialists in early childhood development and work with children up to the age of 5.
You'll need to get early years teacher status (EYTS) and meet the teacher's standards by completing an early years initial teacher training course. There are several ways to do this:
You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science and 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent.
Volunteering
You'll usually need experience of working with children and young people through paid work or volunteering at a school, through youth work or on a holiday scheme.
You'll need:
In this role you would:
Once qualified, you could move into management of a nursery or group of nurseries. You could work as a supply teacher or take further training to become a primary school teacher or play therapist. You might also move into teaching early years courses at university.
EFL teachers help students learn or improve their English in the UK and abroad.
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistants support teachers to help children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Further education (FE) lecturers teach adults, students and apprentices on academic and work-related courses
Higher education (HE) lecturers research and teach academic and vocational subjects at universities and higher education colleges.
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) assessors support and assess vocational qualifications, helping trainees meet standards.
Special educational needs (SEN) teachers work with children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities.
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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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