
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
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The Labour Market Information will give you an insight into the skills you will need for future employment and details such as:

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