Early years practitioners look after and educate children from six weeks to five years of age. Occasionally they look after children between five and eight years old.
They may also be known as nursery workers, early years workers or practitioners or child development officers.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Modern Apprentices would usually start on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) apprentice rate. At present the apprentice rate, for those aged under 19 or aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship, is £3.90 an hour (1 April 2019).
Starting salaries for qualified early years practitioners in Scotland vary.
In private nurseries, hourly rates can be around £6.50 to £9.00 an hour.
Salaries in local council nurseries can vary but usually start from around £20,000 a year, rising to £27,000 a year for senior positions.
A manager, or leading practitioner, can earn up to £30,000 a year or more.
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In Scotland, there are several ways to qualify.
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You should have:
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Care Inspectorate
Tel: 0345 600 9527
E-mail:
enquiries@careinspectorate.com
Website:
http://www.careinspectorate.com/
Twitter:
@CareInspect
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/careinspectorate
Disclosure Scotland
Tel: 03000 2000 40
E-mail:
info@disclosurescotland.gov.scot
Website:
https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/
Twitter:
@DisclosureScot
Early Learning and Childcare Careers
Website:
https://childcarecareersscotland.scot/
Website (2):
https://childcarecareersscotland.scot/joy-search/
This website hosted by the Scottish Government provides information on how to get a career in early learning and child care.
Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
Tel: 0345 60 30 891
Website:
http://www.sssc.uk.com/
Twitter:
@SSSCnews
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thesssc