Working with children

Want to work with children?

Working with children is an enjoyable and rewarding career. Play and have fun while helping them to develop and learn.

They will use the skills they learn with you for the rest of their lives!

There’s never been a better time to work with children!

It’s an expanding and dynamic sector with an increasing demand for staff at all levels. Early Years and Childcare is an important career—those who work in it play an invaluable role in shaping the lives of future generations.

 It is a career that you can be proud of.

There are lots of opportunities for everyone in Early Years and Childcare—full time or part time, as a supervisor or assistant.

If you are interested in a managerial job you may end up running your own nursery—being your own boss, taking responsibility for staff and budgets and building relationships with parents.

Early Years and Childcare can also be a flexible career and fit around family life.

More information about working with children

For more information see:

• What can I do in Early Years and Childcare?
• Childminding
• Out of school care
• Private nurseries
• Pre-schools / Playgroups
• Teaching Assistants
• Working in a Children's Centre
• Graduate Leader Fund
• Applying for jobs: top tips
• Training, qualifications and salaries
• What next?

Finding Work

The Family Information Service can help you find a job working with children:

• Check out the latest vacancies.
• Register your interest in working with children to have your details submitted to local settings when vacancies arise.
• Improve your application skills—contact Karen Darley on 01904 554444 for information on workshops covering:
  • compiling a CV
  • writing a covering letter
  • application forms
  • interview skills
• Browse the Children's Workforce Development Council, York Children's Centres and Skills Active Playwork websites for more information
• Be proactive—the best person to help you find work with children is yourself!