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Career paths

  
No experience and no relevant qualifications:
The first steps: gain voluntary experience and work towards a Level 2 or 3 qualification.   
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Training towards a Level 2 or 3 qualification:
Job Roles: Hourly rate of pay:
Volunteer Expenses only
Pre-school/Nursery Assistant or Playworker Minimum wage - £6.50
Registered Childminder £2.50 - £10.00
Next Step: Complete your qualification and build on your work experience.
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Level 2 qualifications and experience:
Job Roles: Hourly rate of pay:
Pre-school/Nursery Assistant or Playworker Minimum wage - £6.50
Next Step: Gain more experience and qualifications at Level 3.
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Level 3 qualifications and experience:
Job Roles: Hourly rate of pay:
Registered Childminder £2.50 - £10.00
Supervisor, Manager or Deputy Manager £6.00 - £10.00
Senior Practitioner/Room Leader £6.00 - £10.00
Family Support Worker/LA Support Assistant £9.50 - £10.50
Next Step: Gain qualifications at Level 4 and 5, such as a foundation degree, to boost career prospects.
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Level4/5 qualifications and experience:
Job Roles: Hourly rate of pay:
Manager/Deputy Manager £8.00 - £10.00
Early Years Tutor £18.00
Next Step: Complete an Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) pathway and/or a progression year to gain a BA degree (Level 6)
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Level 6 qualifications and experience:
Job Roles: Starting Salary
Early Years Professional £16,000
Teacher, Social Worker or Senior Local Authority Support Officer £21,000-£23,000
Childrens Centre Manager £29,000
Next Step: Gain a postgraduate qualification and the world is your oyster!
 

















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