2315 — Nursery education teaching professionals

What this occupation covers

Nursery education teaching professionals care for and teach children up to the age of entry into primary school.

Typical duties

prepares and delivers lessons in accordance with early years foundation stages curriculum and encourages and stimulates children's learning

teaches simple songs and rhymes, reads stories and organises various activities to promote language, social and physical development

supervises and cares for children, provides a secure learning environment and ensures their health and safety is maintained during all activities

undertakes pastoral duties

supervises teaching assistants and trainees

observes and assesses students and discusses their progress with parents and/or other education professionals

assists with or plans and develops curriculum and rota of teaching duties

Entry routes and qualifications

Entrants will usually possess a relevant degree or postgraduate qualification or relevant experience. Early years teacher status or equivalent is required. A DBS check is mandatory.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

Commonly assessed for DBS eligibility. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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