
Childhood Studies
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
Top Job (By Salary) | Average Salary |
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Primary and nursery education teaching professionals | £46,446 |
Child and early years officers | £26,146 |
Teaching assistants | £16,755 |
Educational support assistant | £18,283 |
Childminders and related occupations | £16,723 |
Playworkers | £15,683 |
Nursery nurses and assistants | £15,517 |

Jobs Figures, 2016 - 20
There are predicted to be 1,178 new jobs with an estimated 5,971 annual openings.

Average salaries
The current average wage for Childcare related occupations is £22,497 per year.