Thinking about a career in Early Learning and Childcare?
Do you enjoy being with young children and are you curious about their interests and development?
Are you curious, enthusiastic, imaginative and creative?
Do you like working in a team and sharing ideas with others?
Do you like learning all the time, and finding out new things?
Do you like doing a busy job, where every day is different and you will be ‘on the go’?
Do you like exploring the outdoors (in all weathers!)?
Are you interested in a career where you can work and study at the same time?
Do you want a career where you can do qualifications while you work, right up to degree level?
If so, then this could be the career for you!
Early learning and childcare has changed and developed over the last few years. The increase in funded hours has led to an increase in the number of practitioners we need, as well as a new career path. You can start your career as a trainee, and then as you get more experience move into more senior posts. All through your career you can study whilst you work, including right up to degree level.
The early years service run a wide range of training and development opportunities, so you will have lots of time to meet practitioners from other settings, find out about practice and develop your own skills and knowledge.
We have a variety of models- our settings range from term time settings, which are open to children for the school day, to year round and extended day settings. We look after children from 0-5, with the majority of children aged 3-5. Practitioners enjoy meeting parents, and settings often run sessions for parents, including stay and play sessions, or ‘learn with your child’ sessions.
Every day is different in early years! We play inside and outside, build with blocks, enjoy digging in sand, light fires, climb trees, do woodwork, sing songs and tell stories. If you like being active and engaged, this may be the job for you!