Information on the different careers paths in Doncaster to enable you to work with children.

Are you new to early years and childcare? Would you like to work with small children and be part of something big in Doncaster? Do you have ambitions to become an early years practitioner, work in a school, become a childminder or even set up your own childcare business?

City of Doncaster Council can support your ambitions to work with small children across a range opportunities. Working with children in the early years or childcare is one of the most rewarding and impactful careers you can pursue. Early childhood is a crucial time in a child's development, and your work can have a lasting effect on their growth, learning, and wellbeing.

High-quality childcare and early years provision has far reaching impacts by improving the outcomes for children by:

  • Narrowing the gap in attainment
  • Helping prepare children for school
  • Offering inclusivity and flexibility to meet family needs

You could make a big difference in our little people’s lives!

Do something big - Early Years Careers

Starting Your Career in Early Years and Childcare

A job in early years and childcare is unique and rewarding. You get to be part of a child’s early education and help to shape their future. No matter what the day brings, you’ll feel joy in seeing children grow, learn and flourish. There are many different roles you could be:

  • A pre-school assistant or apprentice
  • An early years practitioner
  • A senior team member or team leader
  • An early years teacher
  • A nursery manager or owner
  • A childminder
  • A special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)

Whichever route you take to work with children, City of Doncaster Council can support your dreams and ambitions!

Learn more about:

Childcare Job Vacancies in Doncaster

If you already have a qualification to work in early years or childcare, you can search live job vacancies across Doncaster by visiting the gov.uk website

Find a job in the Childcare Sector

Last updated: 27 June 2025 16:01:55

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