Childcare jobs are open to both men and women of all ages and from all communities. They include jobs in:
- day nurseries
- pre-schools and playgroups
- out of school clubs and holiday schemes
- schools (as a teaching assistant)
- your own home (as a childminder)
Contact us about childminding
To learn more about a career in childminding visit Early Childhood Careers - Learn Together or email childminding@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Training and qualifications
You can study for qualifications while working in childcare. To find out what level of qualification you need for a specific job, you can use the Department for Education's Qualification Finder.
Early years introductory courses, profiles and professional development
Visit our Learn together website
Early years Apprenticeship bursary scheme
Local colleges provide information about apprenticeships available in the area:
For more help finding work in childcare
- Jobs.Cambridgeshire - search for job vacancies at Cambridgeshire County Council.
- Pre-school Learning Alliance (PLA) - information and advice on careers in childcare, training and qualifications
- Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) - supports those working in early years and childcare to provide high quality care
- National Day Nurseries Association - information and advice specifically for those working in day nurseries
- National Careers Service - information and advice on careers (including careers in childcare)
