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    Newcastle College Childcare 7

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    Childcare

    People in these occupations work with toddlers and children in an education or supportive setting.


    Primary (and middle school deemed primary) and nursery education teaching professionals plan, organise and provide instruction to children at all levels up to the age of entry into secondary education.  

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    May Open Event

    Wednesday 1st May 2024 4:45pm - 7:00pm Find out more

    Take a closer look at our Childcare courses

    College 16 to 18 University Centre Adult 19+

    What can I do with a qualification in Childcare?

    Playworkers Teaching assistants Careers Advisers and Vocational Guidance Specialists

    Daily tasks:

    • Liaises with parents, carers and colleagues and keeps appropriate records.
    • Puts away equipment and cleans premises after use.
    • Organises and supervises children.
    • Organises and supervises children on excursions.
    • Encourages children.
    • Provides play areas and prepares materials for a wide range of children.
    • Supervises children.

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    £18,795 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Helps with outings and other out-of-classroom activities.
    • Makes simple teaching aids and constructs thematic displays of educational material or children.
    • Assists children with washing or dressing for outdoor and similar activities.
    • Listens to children read, reads to them or tells stories.
    • Looks after lesson materials such as paper, pencils and crayons.
    • Assists teacher with preparation or clearing up of classroom.

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    £20,696 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Monitors progress and welfare of young people in employment and advises them on any difficulties.
    • Organises careers forums and exhibitions and establishes and maintains contact with local employers, colleges and training providers.
    • Liaises with employers to determine employment opportunities and advises schools, colleges or individuals accordingly.
    • Visits educational and other establishments to give talks and distribute information regarding careers.
    • Advises on appropriate courses of study or avenues into employment.
    • Uses an interview, questionnaire and/or psychological or other test to determine the aptitude, preferences and temperament of the client.

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    Median Salary

    £27,822 View more

    What can I do with a qualification in Childcare?

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