Careers in Early Years and Childcare
Early Years is an important part of a child’s education developing key cognitive, social and emotional skills that ensure the best start in life. Those working in the early years sector are essential in ensuring children achieve the best level of development before starting school. To excel in this sector a resident must embody a wide range of skills and qualities. You must be responsible and reliable, ensuring children’s safety and wellbeing while also being emotionally intelligent and empathetic to a range of needs. Additionally, an effective early years practitioner should always display patience, kindness and a caring image. By choosing a career in early education you will be directly involved in the support of young children in their formative years providing employment that is engaging, rewarding, full of variety that also offers progression and a wide range of career paths as you grow in experience and confidence.
Career Pathways
Through our relationships with a range of childcare provisions in the borough including nurseries, pre-school and playgroups we are able to access and provide a range of opportunities including;
- Nursery Practitioner (Unqualified)
- Nursery Practitioner (Qualified Level 2 and 3)
- Childcare Apprenticeships
- SEND Coordinator
- Nursery Support Roles (e.g. Cooks and Cleaners)
Support Available
Early Application Support Sessions
Receive direct assistance from our employment support team with one-on-one guidance to help with applications, CV support and interview preparation to live employment opportunities. Whether you have a role in mind or would like to find out what options may be available to you in the childcare sector then we are ready to assist.
Additional Employability Support
Dependent on your personal circumstance you may also be eligible for additional employment support through our various funded programs. This will include having an employment advisor provide direct ongoing assistance to you and helping you build the right skills needed to secure employment.
Employer Link and Events
In addition to direct recruitment support we may also be able to assist you with work experience and placements or share details of a wide range of events and training in the borough that may help you discover the support needed to join or progress in the childcare sector.
If you believe you have the power to shape the lives of our boroughs youngest residents ensuring their health, safety and wellbeing then please apply for our services on the link below and discover how Waltham Forest Jobs can help make it happen.