EDUCATION & CHILDCARE
CHILD & EARLY YEARS OFFICER Working alongside other professionals, such as Social Workers and Educational Psychologists, Child and Early Years Officers identify, plan and deliver appropriate support to families facing a variety of difficulties. They attend meetings, write up case notes, prepare reports and advise clients and their families on available support and resources. To be successful in this career you’ll need excellent communication skills and empathy to help families through difficult times. You’ll typically be qualified to degree level, however, there are opportunities to develop your career in the workplace. The T Level in Education and Early Years will help you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the early years sector including the employment opportunities within it. During your industry placement you will apply your knowledge to real-life scenarios and see for yourself the difference you can make.
CAREER SPOTLIGHT
£25,549 AVERAGE SALARY 1,512 JOBS IN PRESTON
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES • Childminder • Early Years Practitioner
• Early Years Officer • Learning Support Assistant
• Learning Mentor • Nursery Worker • Playworker • Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant • Teaching Assistant • Teacher
ALUMNI PROFILE
ELLIE
STUDIED Childcare & Education Level 3
DESTINATION Employment as a Teaching Assistant
Ellie joined Preston College from Moor Park High School and successfully completed Level 1, 2 and 3 qualifications alongside achieving her English GCSE. The qualifications and work experience that Ellie completed has opened the door to a new career in the early years sector. "My tutors believed in me and supported me throughout my time at college. My first work experience placement was in a nursery and resulted in a part-time job, this continued until I got a placement at the primary school where I now work full-time. My work experience helped me realise how much I enjoyed working in a primary school."
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