Swap to Education or Training or go back to all job sectors
Nannies work in people's homes caring for their employer's babies and young children.
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; flexibly
As a nanny, you could:
You could work at a client's home.
You can get into this job through:
You may find it useful to do a course before looking for work as a nanny. Courses include:
Many courses include a work placement.
You could apply to do an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
This can take around 1 year to complete and combines on-the-job training and time spent with a learning provider.
You'll usually need:
It will help when looking for jobs if you have voluntary or paid experience of working with children, for example in an after school club or holiday play scheme.
You may be able to apply for jobs as a nanny without any qualifications, though employers and employment agencies will usually prefer you to have some training in playwork or childcare.
You will also need a paediatric first aid certificate for most jobs.
You'll need to:
Pay and conditions can vary, for example if you work as a live-in nanny, your accommodation and meals may form part of your salary. It's important to check details with any potential employer, so you're clear about what's included in the contract.
You can find out more about working in childcare from Coram PACEY.
With qualifications and experience, you could become a childminder, nursery officer or teaching assistant. You might also work as an au pair, living-in with a family in this country or overseas.
With further training, you could become a children's nurse or early years teacher.