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Early Years Educator

Shape children during the years that form the most

€22k–€40k High demand

Early years educators work with children from birth to age 6 — the period of fastest brain development — creating environments where play, language and emotional security form together.

1Designing a morning of play that teaches three different skills without children knowing
2Noticing a two-year-old hasn't said a word all morning and flagging it
3Managing a meltdown with genuine calm
4Documenting developmental progress while still being present

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Volunteer in a nursery or early years setting for a week.

Child development knowledgePlay-based learningSafeguardingObservation & documentation

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Skills to build

Child development knowledge
Play-based learning
Safeguarding
Observation & documentation
Communication with families
Patience

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