The childcare industry offers many job opportunities with flexible hours and the chance to start your own business.
Your first steps to a career in Childcare & Early Years
Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? If you’re caring and dedicated, a career in Childcare and Early Years could be perfect for you. From nursery and primary school teaching to childcare supervision, this industry offers diverse job opportunities. With the Government’s recent expansion of free childcare, now is an ideal time to explore this growing field.
You’ll train in our specialist classrooms equipped with the latest resources, preparing you for work experience placements. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this rewarding field. Whether you aspire to be a teacher, nursery nurse, or work in the care industry, at Middlesbrough College, you’ll be trained by industry professionals with real-world experience in childcare.
View the latest Labour Market Information by sector to see the average salary and projected job growth for your dream career!
Why study with us?
Middlesbrough College has strong connections with nurseries and childcare centres, providing excellent work placements.
Our courses are delivered by trained professionals, all with vast experience within the Childcare and Education industry.
Students can progress onto a variety of degree-level courses or career opportunities following completion of a Level 3 course.
Have the edge when it comes to interviews. Many students within this sector will complete up to 250 hours mandatory work placement.
The North East is predicted to see a 4.4% increase in the number of available jobs to childcare by 2028, creating a high demand for nursery and teachings assistants!
Childcare & Early Years Success Stories
I really enjoyed being creative on the course and making resources for children that we could use in our placements. I also enjoyed learning about different real life case studies and how to deal with different situations.
Violet Wilson, T Level in Education and Childcare
I’ve gained experience working with a variety of different age groups and in different childcare-based settings including nurseries and schools.
Chelsea Hollingworth, Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education (Early Years Educator)
For anyone who wants to go into teaching, I would definitely recommend a vocational course as you can use your practical skills and take part in different activities, like handwriting skills with children and see a child’s progression.
Millie Andrews, Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
The tutors provided one-on-one meetings to align on progress and set SMART targets for us to achieve throughout the year.
Eva Cowley, T Level in Education and Early Years
The team at the College are so welcoming, it felt like we were all a big supportive family.
Luke Summers-Mannion, Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
The knowledge and skills I’ve gained at the College have also helped me to get a job as a Barman – my manager was really impressed when he heard about what I’d picked up on my course!
Tamzin Rudd, Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education
The skills I have learnt have been beneficial towards my career goals and I’ve made lifelong friends whilst studying at Middlesbrough College.
Jade Friar, BA (Hons) Early Childhood Professional Studies
Employers we work with
- Middlesbrough Council
- Stronger Families
- Teacher Time
- New Life Daycare
- Kid’s 1st Nursery
Childcare & Early Years courses
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Professional Studies (Top-up) – Full Time – Level 6
Childcare & Early Years
Higher Education
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1 year
The Open University
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Professional Studies (Top-up) – Part Time – Level 6
Childcare & Early Years
Higher Education
|
2 Years
The Open University
Certificate in Caring for Children – Level 1
Childcare & Early Years
Full Time
|
1 year
NCFE CACHE
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Age Group:
(16-18)
Childcare and Early Years Skills Bootcamp – Level 3
Skills Bootcamps
Part Time
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16 weeks
NCFE CACHE
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Age Group:
(19+)
Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Apprenticeship – Level 4
Childcare & Early Years
Apprenticeship
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24 Months
CACHE
Diploma in Early Years Practitioner – Level 2
Childcare & Early Years
Full Time
|
1 year
CACHE
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Age Group:
(16-18)
Early Years Educator Apprenticeship – Level 3
Childcare & Early Years
Apprenticeship
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21 months
Fd Early Childhood Practice – Full Time – Level 5
Childcare & Early Years
Higher Education
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2 Years
The Open University
Fd Early Childhood Practice – Part Time – Level 5
Childcare & Early Years
Higher Education
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4 Years
The Open University