Nursery role guides
What each job involves, the qualifications nurseries usually look for, and how to get started.
Nursery Assistant
A great way into early years. Support qualified practitioners with the care, play and daily routines that help young children thrive.
Nursery Practitioner (Level 2/3)
Plan play, observe progress and be a key person for young children. The heart of every nursery team.
Room Leader
Lead a room and its team. Plan the learning, support your practitioners and be the first point of contact for parents.
Deputy Manager
Support the manager to run the whole nursery — staffing, quality, safeguarding and parent relationships — and step up when they're away.
Nursery Manager
Lead the whole setting — the team, the children's learning, safeguarding, Ofsted and the day-to-day running of the nursery.
Early Years Teacher
Bring graduate-level teaching to the early years — leading the curriculum, supporting colleagues and shaping children's learning.
SENCo
Make sure every child gets the support they need. Coordinate help for children with special educational needs and disabilities, working with families and specialists.
Nursery Cook
Cook healthy, tasty meals for babies and young children, and keep every child with an allergy or dietary need safe.
Apprentice
Earn while you learn. Work in a nursery while you study for a Level 2 or Level 3 early years qualification.
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