Childcare jobs are open to both men and women of all ages and from all communities. They include jobs in:
- day nurseries
- pre-schools and playgroups
- out of school clubs and holiday schemes
- schools (as a teaching assistant)
- your own home (as a childminder)
Contact us about childminding
To learn more about a career in childminding visit Early Childhood Careers - Learn Together or email childminding@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Training and qualifications
You can study for qualifications while working in childcare. To find out what level of qualification you need for a specific job, you can use the Department for Education's Qualification Finder.
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Early years introductory courses, profiles and professional development
Visit our Learn together website
Early years Apprenticeship bursary scheme
Local colleges provide information about apprenticeships available in the area:
For more help finding work in childcare
- Jobs.Cambridgeshire - search for job vacancies at Cambridgeshire County Council.
- Pre-school Learning Alliance (PLA) - information and advice on careers in childcare, training and qualifications
- Coram PACEY: Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years - supports those working in early years and childcare to provide high quality care
- National Day Nurseries Association - information and advice specifically for those working in day nurseries
- National Careers Service - information and advice on careers (including careers in childcare)
