An apprenticeship in Education & Childcare involves helping and guiding young people and creating fun and engaging learning spaces for them. If you want to earn money and work in this sector, take our Career Match and see if you would suit it!
An intro to Education & Childcare apprenticeships.
An apprenticeship in Education or Childcare will be very rewarding as you are constantly helping people learn and improve and providing support for them daily. To work in this sector, you will need to be patient and understanding as every person is different and develops at different times and different ways, you will also be working with people from all different backgrounds so it’s important to be adaptable in this sector. If you like to be organised and plan things, an apprenticeship in this sector may suit you as you have a responsibility to look after multiple young people and want to make the time, they spend with you engaging as well as educational.
By taking urfuture’s Career Match, you can see if you would be a match to this sector and find an apprenticeship that’s right for you.
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What is an apprenticeship in Education & Childcare like?
Apprenticeships in this sector are very meaningful as you help shape young people’s early years and help them to grow and learn, leading to lots of personal fulfilment. No two days are the same in this sector and you will always be faced with new challenges and situations, but this also allows you to be creative and innovative with coming up with new ideas for activities and plans. You will also have to work with others throughout ur apprenticeship in Education & Childcare to make sure the correct care and support is given so you will be able to develop ur teamwork and communication skills.
An apprenticeship in Education & Childcare provides you with a combination of practical on the job training where you will work in a School or Nursery environment as well as having 20% off the job training. With ur apprenticeship provider, you will gain theoretical knowledge about the job that you can then put into practice in ur role.
If you want any more information on apprenticeships, we can give you a full breakdown on them! View all our live Education & Childcare roles here.
Key working traits for This Sector:
• Patience
• Creativity
• Organization
• Empathy
• Teamwork
If you want to see if you have any of these traits and would match a career in Education & Childcare, take our Career Match.
If you’re not sure if this is right for you, check out the other apprenticeships we have available and if you think you’d be better suited to an entry level job, you can read all about them.
Future career opportunities after an apprenticeship in Education & Childcare:
• Teacher
• Nursery Assistant
• Academic Professional
• Early Years Lead Practitioner
• Nursery Teacher
• Teaching Assistant
• Registered Childminder
• Education Technician
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How can urfuture help you get an apprenticeship in Education & Childcare?
urfuture helps you find out if an apprenticeship in Education & Childcare will be right for you. Take our Career Match, where we’ll predict the top 5 best career categories for you.
You’ll also have the opportunity to explore what you might like or dislike in a career, which will help you better understand ur professional preferences. This knowledge will help you to find a job that aligns with ur goals and needs.
It’s all backed by science & data. It’s like how YouTube uses Ai and machine learning to recommend you videos based on ur previous watches and liked videos. Our Career Match uses the same technology to predict what career will be best for you. If you want to learn more about this, you can find out how it works.
Once the Career Match is complete, we’ll recommend you specific jobs based on ur results and the needs of each employer, using the same algorithm. This allows you to have a score out of 10 to every job on the app.
You can then explore different career paths on Careerflix featuring a range of short videos that give an overview of each industry. If you need more information, our CareerAi will be there to help right away.
You can also learn all about the entry level jobs available in Education & Childcare.
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Frequently asked questions - Finding an Apprenticeship in Education & Childcare
Will I get paid during my Education & Childcare Apprenticeship?
Yes, one of the major pros of choosing an apprenticeship is that you will be earning whilst learning. However, salaries can vary depending on the employer, location and level of apprenticeship ur doing.
What qualifications do I need to apply for an apprenticeship in Education & Childcare?
Every apprenticeship is different when it comes to entry requirements, and it also depends on the level. Level 2 apprenticeships require no previous qualifications, but other levels will usually require Grade 9-4/AC in Maths and English GCSE or Level 2 Functional Skills.
What kind of work will I be doing in my Education and Childcare apprenticeship?
Every apprenticeship and place are different, but some day-to-day tasks my include supervising children during activities, supporting children’s learning and needs and preparing learning materials.