I am 16. Am I old enough to work in a creche or day center for children?

Question

I am 16 turning 17 in march. I am quiting college as the course I am on isn't right for me. I want to become a teacher but i am not old enough to become a teaching assistant( need to be 18).

I would like to go and get a job in a creche or somthing along these lines, in milton keynes, but i am unsure if i am old enough.

Answer 1

Yes, you're old enough. I worked in a nursery when I was sixteen, they did a police check on me, which came back fine. But please, think about it first. It's not fun all the time. Some nurseries put the kids down for a sleep in the afternoon, so there'll be nothing for you to do. You may get bored. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. xx

Answer 2

you can be a non teaching assistant in other words work with children from 16

Answer 3

yes definatly lots of my friends are doing at now and they are all 16

Answer 4

You are old enough - however you're unlikely to get a position without qualifications or experience (I have tried, though luckily for me I do have experience!!)

You can apply for an apprenticeship position though - that way you can work and get qualifications that might help you become a teaching assistant later on :)

Answer 5

Yes ur old enough hunnie,

some jobs in creches will offer on the job training with the opportunity to get a qualification.

My daughter went to a creche where they had someone your age and she loved the girl she was reas really energetic and good with the little ones.

Good Luck I am sure it will all work out for the best.

Answer 6

Yes once you have had a police check you should be fine to work with children

You may need a small amount of training for certain roles though

Answer 7

Yes - you are old enough to work with children. However, you may want to consider volunteering at a school if none are willing to employ you.

The nurserys that will take you are more than likely going to take you on a basis where you work 3/4 days a week and on you day off go to college and study for a qualification on your day off.

You will also need to be willing to pay for a police check.

Answer 8

My mates only 17 and he's working as a teaching assistant. Ask around.

Answer 9

no you are really not odl to work in a creche i personally think you are too young for that you're gonn aget bored at a later stage promise you my love

Answer 10

Hi!

I am a Brazilian Teacher and owner of a School (Pre-school) for child ... I don't know the laws of your country ...

Well, I have a "Helper" has the same age of you ... She is trainee ...

I don't think that your age is a problem, since you know reconcile work and school...

Good luck!

Carmen

Answer 11

you need specific training. probably a cert I and II in child care and food handling etc. and whoever employs you needs to remember that some parents may not be happy to have someone as young as you looking after their kids.

and a police check to make sure u don't steal stuff/rape kids etc.

Answer 12

I believe you can do so.....but pleeeeeez dont forget your education....unfortunately it takes the degree to advance in life.....

Answer 13

Hi,

Yes, here you can work at the daycare if you are the age of 16/17.  However, at the center I worked at,  you had to be 18 to be left alone with the kids or you had to have another worker who is of the age of 18 in the room with you at all times.

Answer 14

i don't think so, you need to be of legal age, 18, in order to care for children

Answer 15

what you can do is do an apprentiship in early years so you get to work in a nursery whilst being taught.

Answer 16

Yes, you are they will run a police check on you, and if that comes back good you should be fine