The Early Years sector is one that offers a fulfilling career path for many individuals. In this blog LMP Education will discuss the range of career opportunities available for those who wish to work within Early Years.
What is the Early Years sector?
The Early Years sector refers to working with children aged 0-5 years old. Individuals within this sector may work in a nursery, creche, in-school Early Years settings, and more.
What jobs are available in Early Years?
Those who would like to work in Early Years settings have a range of roles to choose from including Nursery Assistants and Practitioners, Early Years Educators, Managers, Childminders, Early Years Teachers, and other roles such as Family Support Worker and SENDco.
Apprenticeships in Early Years
Apprenticeships are a fantastic way for new staff members to enter the Early Years sector, as they allow learners to gain a qualification while working in their chosen career path, thus gaining theoretical knowledge and experience at the same time.
LMP Education’s Early Years Apprenticeships
LMP Education offers a range of apprenticeships for the Early Years Sector, from entry level roles to management. Our apprenticeships include:
Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will engage daily with children, parents and a network of professionals like health visitors and social workers. Dive into the action by supporting child-led activities, fostering learning through play, and collaborating with a dynamic team to ensure each child feels secure.
Learn more about the Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3
An Early Years Educator Level 3 is a childcare professional responsible for providing care and education to children aged 0-5 years in a nursery, childcare or preschool setting.
The focus is on creating a safe and stimulating environment while actively planning and delivering age-appropriate activities to support children’s holistic development, including observing, assessing, and recording their progress, all while adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidelines and working collaboratively with parents and colleagues.
Learn more about the Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5
Advance your career in early years education with a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship. This funded training programme is ideal for those aspiring leaders or deputy managers already working in an Early Years setting.
This work-based training programme is for practitioners with some leadership responsibilities within their setting working directly with children aged 0-5 years.
Learn more about the Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship
Professional Coaching in Early Years Apprenticeship Level 5
This BRAND-NEW Level 5 Professional Coaching programme is tailored for early years practitioners, leaders and support staff who want to deepen their understanding of coaching as a non-directive, person-centred approach that empowers others to reflect, grow and take ownership of their development.
Learn more about the Professional Coaching in Early Years Apprenticeship
Are you ready to start your Early Years career? Explore all our Teaching and Early Years apprenticeships!
Explore all our Teaching and Early Years apprenticeships!
