Nursery World - Pros and cons of working in the childcare sector

'Rubbish pay. Rubbish holidays. Very long hours and a lot of work to do for only 5.20 an hour.' Nursery nurse, private day nursery, earning 8,501-10,500 a year

Nursery nurse, private day nursery, earning 8,501-10,500 a year

'I have the same holidays as my children. I feel I'm putting something back into the community.'

Pre-school leader, earning 3.01-5.00 an hour

'Compared to my previous job (deputy manager in a private day nursery), there is more pay for working fewer hours in the day and also more holidays. Great!'

Local authority specialist teaching assistant, earning 10.01 to Pounds 12.50 an hour

'I am required to take over the role of teacher when she is absent and am not paid extra for this nor thanked.'

Nursery nurse/nursery officer, independent school, earning 12,501-Pounds 15,000 a year

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