There are loads of options if you’re thinking of becoming a nursery worker.
In order to work as nursery assistant there aren’t any specific qualifications that you need but generally nurseries these days will look for you to have a level 2 qualification and if you look at any further education college in their childcare department, they will tell you about the courses that they offer in the local area that you’re looking at.
Perhaps over time once you’ve worked in the nursery assistant you may want to gain further qualifications and actually become a nursery nurse or nursery worker where you have a bit more responsibility.
To work as a nursery worker you must have a level 3 qualification and then from there, you may even become a nursery manager or even take the jump and become a nursery teacher.
So, there are lots of options available and to work as a nursery worker and hopefully, that’s given you a few clues as to the start of how to become a nursery worker.
Your wage as a nursery worker may vary depending on your qualifications, training and work setting. You can either get employed in a formal childcare nursery or you can work on a private facility based on your preferred hours to earn extra money as a part-time job.
Initially, the salary may not be high but if it doesn’t bother you and if you love working with children, you’ll be suitable for this career.