Working in the Early Years and Childcare Service
You can get so much out of working with babies and children. It’s a role with impact, where you have the opportunity to teach something new and make a difference that lasts a lifetime. You can be part of a team, lead a team or be your own boss and become a childminder. The hours can be flexible and seeing children’s faces when they have achieved a new skill is amazing.
Read our guide on working in the early years and childcare sector, to will help you to make a more informed choice about your career options as well as helping you to be clear about what steps to take next. Inside the guide you will find information on:
- job roles
- qualifications
- training and development pathways
- where to look for jobs
There are many different roles in early years and childcare. You can work in:
Why I enjoy working in early years and childcare
Luke Coombe – Team Leader (Early Years) shares what they enjoy about working in early years
Paul Dickson – Childminder (Early Years) shares what they enjoy about working in early years
Amelia Searle – Childminder Assistant (Early Years) shares what they enjoy about working in early years
Become a Childminder
Help shape futures
