
Education and Early Years
Children naturally form the centre of all careers in this sector, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a diverse range of roles to choose from. You could decide upon working in a school or nursery environment, or set up your own personal business as a childminder or nanny!
You could be influencing the development of young people in a number of different ways, helping them to learn through play at a young age as a nursery nurse, or teaching them essential life skills as a primary school teacher. Rewarding, well-paid career opportunities are open in every position.
Top Career Opportunities

Primary and nursery education teaching professionals
Average Salary £40,560

Teaching assistants
Average Salary £16,227

Playworkers
Average Salary £18,200
The Manchester College is partnered with Unifrog, a universal destinations platform.
Unifrog helps students explore their interests, compare Apprenticeships, FE courses and University courses.
It brings all the available information including up-to-date Labour Market Information, into one comprehensive, user-friendly platform that helps students make the best choices.
Students at the Manchester College can access this platform using their college credentials. To find out more speak to the Careers & Welfare team on your campus.
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Explore the jobs you can apply for, once you complete different course levels.