Working in early years and childcare
If you are interested in a career in early years and childcare or would like to register as a childminder then you have come to the right place! Find out more about the different job roles within early years and childcare, the qualifications and training available and where the latest job vacancies are.
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Early years careers
Are you a school leaver, graduate or perhaps looking for a career change or returning to work after a break? There are jobs and training available to suit all levels, start your new career today.
Childminding and nannying
The essential information you will need to become a childcare provider, including childminder and nanny.
EYCS career stories
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Dan: offering fresh, creative and fun out of school clubs
Daniel and Sarah Baxter are owner-managers of FISH, a childcare setting that provides breakfast, afterschool and holiday clubs for three to twelve-year-olds. Their setting is the largest private out-of-school care provider in Devon, furnishing a wide range of activities for children. From science experiments, cookery, and dodgeball, to den building. No two days are ever the same!
We just make such a difference – the happy faces, learning, it’s a really fulfilling job to do. It’s a brilliant career and you couldn't ask for more.
Amelia Joyner, Early Years TeacherIt's seeing the progress in the children that I really like
Bethan Hallett, Early Years AssistantThere are always new challenges to keep you on your toes each day and it's really rewarding to see the children grow up
Bethan Hallett, Early Years AssistantAs I have been doing my qualifications I have built my future and my career, but we've also nurtured the children because as I have become more qualified, I have understood how to teach them and how to play with them and help them achieve
Bethan Hallett, Early Years AssistantWhat I do makes a difference to those children and that for me is one of the most rewarding aspects of the job.
Amelia Joyner, Early Years Teacher