(Equivalent to 3 A Levels)

Do you want a career in education or early years care?

Our T Level in Education & Childcare is a perfect match for you if you’re aiming for a career in education or early years care. You can go on to study a range of childcare and education courses at university, a degree apprenticeship, or start work as a playworker, teaching assistant, nursey worker, learning mentor, or in special education needs.

CONTENT

This 2-year course provides a choice of three occupational specialisms: Early Years Education and Childcare; Assisting Teaching; and Supporting and Mentoring students in Further and Higher Education. All of these specialisms combine both the on-site training with the 45-day work placement. This is a great option if you are interested in learning the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to progress into skilled employment, or higher-level technical training. You will learn a variety of practical and theoretical skills through learning at CTK St Mary’s in our state-of-the-art facilities. You will also get the opportunity to work in an organisation on work placement, where you can put your learning in childcare or education into practice.

Direct Employment

You can go straight into roles such as:

• Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator
• Teaching Assistant
• Childminder
• Playworker

Higher-level Apprenticeships

• Early Years Lead Practitioner (Level 5)
• Teaching Assistant Advanced Apprenticeship

This can further enhance your skills and lead to leadership roles in education or childcare.

Higher Education

This T Level carries UCAS points, so you can apply for relevant degrees like:

• Early Childhood Studies
• Primary Education (with QTS if you want to become a qualified teacher)
• Child Psychology
• Education Studies