£8,320
Average salary at age 20
£22,360
Average Salary
40
Average hours per week
Description
Nursery nurses and assistants care for children from birth up to seven years of age in day or residential nurseries, children’s homes, maternity units and similar establishments.Main Tasks
- Baths, dresses, prepares feed for and feeds babies, changes babies clothing whenever necessary;
- Supervises young children at mealtimes;
- Plans and organises games and other activities and supervises children’s play;
- Reads stories, organises counting games to help develop language and number skills;
- Writes reports on children’s development and maintains awareness of health and safety issues;
- Communicates with parents and colleagues on children’s development and well-being.
Qualifications
Entry is most common with GCSEs/S grades followed by the award of a certificate from the Council for Awards in Children’s Care and Education. An NVQ/SVQ in Child Care and Education or equivalent qualification at level 3 is required to work as a nursery nurse. CRB clearance is mandatory.UK Prospects
204200
Workforce Size
9.60%
Predicted growth 2025 - 2035
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