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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.
Skills for life teachers work with adults and sometimes 16 to 18-year-olds to improve their English and maths.
British Sign Language (BSL) teachers teach sign language to children, young people and adults, and teach other subjects using sign language.
Montessori teachers help very young children to grow in confidence, and learn at their own pace.
Online tutors support students who are studying courses over the internet.
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.
A great opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice to join the team at Happy Days Yeovil and undertake their Level 2 qualification in Early Years. We are looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for providing quality childcare, to support the learning and development of children by delivering outstanding childcare to every child.
Want a career in childcare? Come and join our passionate and committed team as an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice at Thrive Pudsey, part of Thrive Childcare. You will be providing compliance, care, and education for all children to a high standard. Great benefits including Uniform, cash rewards, Christmas Week Closure, Christmas Shopping Vouchers, and birthday off!
Want a career in childcare? Come and join our passionate and committed team as an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice at Crewe Nature Kindergarten, part of Thrive Childcare. You will be providing compliance, care, and education for all children to a high standard. Great benefits including Uniform, cash rewards, Christmas Week Closure, Christmas Shopping Vouchers, and birthday off!
Want a career in childcare? Come and join our passionate and committed team as an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice at Corner House Trafford Park, part of Thrive Childcare. You will be providing compliance, care and education for all children to a high standard. Great benefits including Uniform, cash rewards, Christmas Week Closure, Christmas Shopping Vouchers and birthday off!
At Woodville 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 including access to Perkbox, 50 childcare & a real focus on wellness.
Highly sought after and reputable, Blueberry in Hove is an Outstanding Ofsted-rated 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.
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.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to gain a level 23qualification in Early Years? The Green Door Nursery in Bristol has an exciting opportunity to join the team. You will be helping children be confident and independent, giving them the best start possible in school and above all taking pride in their achievements and enjoy learning. Will also consider part time.
Grove House Primary School are looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team fromSeptember 2025. The successful applicant will be someone with a dedication to improvingpupil outcomes. You will be passionate, resilient and hardworking and have the highest ofexpectations of our pupils as well as the ability to work as part of a flexible, happy team.
An exciting opportunity to become a Teaching Assistant Apprentice with St Luke’s School!
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.
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Bedford, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Apprentice to help provide high-quality childcare whilst working toward a recognised qualification. We offer a benefits portal, discounted childcare and a host of wellbeing benefits
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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