Nursery World - Pros and cons of working in the childcare sector (1)

'Very rewarding seeing children progress. The high staff turnover due to poor pay. Two are leaving to work in Asda stacking shelves because the hourly rate is higher.' Nursery assistant, aged 31-40, south-east 'The sheer joy of being part of children's early years and seeing them grow as people.'

Nursery assistant, aged 31-40, south-east 'The sheer joy of being part of children's early years and seeing them grow as people.'

Playworker, aged 50+, north-east

'It fits in well with my family and private life; super colleagues and I'm working with very young children who bring a lot of job satisfaction, delight, humour and sense of achievement. Not enough sharing of information. Too many "management" decisions without consultation at the coalface.'

Teacher in a children's centre, aged 50+, East Anglia

'Childcare is the worst paid job and it is hard work but Ilove it.'

Deputy manager, local authority nursery, aged 22-30, south-west

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