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As a nursery nurse or assistant, sometimes called a nursery teacher, you’ll care for children from between 0 to 5 years old, inspiring them and nurturing their emotional and social development. Here you find out more about getting into this field and what your job might be like.
Career development in this area depends on whether you want to qualify as a nursery level teacher, or just work in a supervisory and support capacity as an assistant.
After some time working in an early years environment or nursery, you might work towards early years teacher status. After some time building experience as a teacher, you could move into management positions, supervising and training other staff or managing an entire facility.
Self-employment is possible in this field, usually as a supply teacher or assistant, or in private childcare.
Professional development in this field is usually self-driven. A lot of your development will be on the job, with mentorship and advice from senior colleagues being an important part of your growth.
Professional organisations can help you access development opportunities like training courses, seminars, conferences and research activities.
They include the Early Years Alliance, National Day Nurseries Association and Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.
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