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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.
Portage home visitors provide help at home for pre-school children with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or other special needs.
Further education (FE) lecturers teach adults, students and apprentices on academic and work-related courses
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistants support teachers to help children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Online tutors support students who are studying courses over the internet.
Montessori teachers help very young children to grow in confidence, and learn at their own pace.
Higher education (HE) lecturers research and teach academic and vocational subjects at universities and higher education colleges.
Do you have a passion for children? Do you have a warm smile that makes every child feel special? Do you want to Learn and Earn at the same time? Your amazing career in childcare starts here! An Early Years Apprenticeship at Bright Little Stars - Barnet offers you the chance to gain a nationally recognised qualification that will help you enjoy a rewarding, worthwhile and fun career in childcare.
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.
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!
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.
At Little Angels, apprentices play a crucial part in supporting delivery of welfare and care for all our children. Supported by a suitably qualified Early Years Educator, you will interact and work with the children on a day to day basis, supporting the planning and delivery of play activities.
A great opportunity to progress your career in childcare. We are looking for a L3 apprentice to work in our early years provision. Promoting and working within an Early Years setting, meeting the needs of the children, families and community in which it is based, in accordance with the policies, procedures and working practices of the school. Working as part of a team in assisting and consolidating the provision of a high quality Early Years curriculum.
We have an amazing opportunity to join our super friendly team at Play 2 Learn and become a Nursery Apprentice. You will be having daily adventures with our children through interactive play and activities. Wed love to hear from you if youre passionate about caring for children and contributing to their learning and development.
Treetops Day Nursery is looking for a level 2 apprentice to join their team to develop and progress within in the childcare sector. You will provide quality play and care through day to day activities with the framework of the companys policies and procedures. Uniform is provided.
Portico lane Day Nursery is looking for a level 2 Apprentice to join their close-knit team. You will be trained up in all aspects of the early years standard Level 2 whilst employed at the setting. Candidates will be employed by the setting and will be trained by Realise, the UK apprenticeship provider of the year!
Looking for a chance to develop your early years career in an established nursery? Field House Day Nursery have a fantastic apprentice opportunity. As well as learning about early education, you’ll be supporting children’s learning in the moment, which means you’ll need to think on your feet and help to create activities that meet the requirements of the EYFS.
Looking for a chance to develop your early years career in an established nursery? The Old School Day Nursery have a fantastic apprentice opportunity. As well as learning about early education, you’ll be supporting children’s learning in the moment, which means you’ll need to think on your feet and help to create activities that meet the requirements of the EYFS.
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