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, the qualifications and training available and where the latest job vacancies are.
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EYCS career stories
Amelia: life as an Early Years Teacher
‘A career where you work hard but the rewards are worth it’ Amelia Joyner is an Early Years Teacher with a Level 6 Qualification. She has been the leader of a pre-school in Devon for just over two years and is also a Specialist Early Years Professional, which involves tracking children who are vulnerable to
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What 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 TeacherAs 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 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 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 TeacherIt's such an exciting career because there is something different every day. I go from building dens one minute, to being dressed up and having my face painted the next!
Dan Baxter, owner-manager of FISH