The aim of the DfE's recruitment campaign is to boost recruitment across the sector, in preparation for the extension of the funded hours, by highlighting the 'vast array' of career routes and progression opportunities available, along with the benefit of working in early years -'on the job training, flexible hours and the chance to shape and support young lives'.
The Department is also introducing a £1,000 sign-on bonus for early years staff to 'increase capacity, tackle unemployment, and offer more childcare places'.
The tax-free bonus will only be available to new-starters and 'returners' based in the 20 local authorities taking part in the trial, however (see full list below).
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