Working in early years and childcare
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Find out more about the different job roles within early years, the qualifications and training available and where the latest job vacancies are.
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EYCS career stories
Naomi: Early Years Assistant and room leader
‘It is completely different to anything that I have done before, but it is something that I really enjoy.’ Naomi Trussler is an Early Years Assistant with a Level 2 Qualification. She works at a brand-new school campus which caters for children aged between 2 and 16 years. Naomi is currently the room leader for
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I don't have a background in childcare, I used to work at a solicitor’s practice, but from the minute I did it I loved it, and thought "why didn't I do it sooner?"
Naomi Trussler, Early Years AssistantIt's seeing the progress in the children that I really like
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 AssistantI had lots of on-the-job training through the staff and with my tutor who comes out to me every month
Bethan Hallett, Early Years AssistantWe 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 Teacher