
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

Primary and nursery education teaching professionals
Average Salary £32,300

Midwives
Average Salary £33,000

Teaching assistants
Average Salary £14,700

Playworkers
Average Salary £5,400
Top Job (By Salary) | Average Salary |
---|---|
Primary and nursery education teaching professionals | £32,300 |
Child and early years officers | £25,800 |
Childminders and related occupations | £16,800 |
Teaching assistants | £14,700 |
Nursery nurses and assistants | £14,000 |
Educational support assistant | £13,700 |
Playworkers | £5,400 |

Job Figures
There are predicted to be 311 new jobs with an estimated 24,631 annual openings.

Average Salaries
The current average wage for Childcare related occupations is £17,529 per year.