Working with children and young people
It’s a talent. Some people are just good with children. If you’re one of them then maybe you should consider a career working with children and young people. The work will be as varied and demanding as the kids themselves but don’t forget the massive emotional rewards you’ll get from seeing them grow up into responsible, well-rounded adults.
The work in this area is quite varied and depends completely on the age of the children you’re caring for. Working with teenagerswill be light years away from working with nursery age children. For some jobs you can start from scratch, but for most of them it pays to get a qualification.
It helps you to make the most of your skills and give children your best. After all, you’ll play an important role as you watch them grow – socially, physically, creatively and emotionally and a qualification can help you up the career ladder.
Children's Care, Learning and Development
Our NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and Development is especially designed for people who work with children and young people from birth.
Safeguarding Children and Young People
If you are already working with children and young people, you need to beaware of the important and sensitive issues surrounding child protection.
Find out more about the levels and the types of qualification we provide
Type of work:
Hands-on, practical.
Who you could work for:
Day nurseries, nursery schools, primary schools, hospitals or youth clubs.
Likely hours:
Mainly daytime work but often with early starts and late finishes to fit in with parents, working hours.
Starting salary*:
Can be quite low to begin with but rises quickly with more qualifications, managers can earn up to £25,000.
Perfect for you if you are:
Good with children, patient, enthusiastic, take responsibility seriously and have a sense of fun.
You could even go on to:
Supervisory or management positions.
Salaries are only a guide. We’ve quoted average figures and there will be some variation around the country. There will also be variation from employer to employer.