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Education and Early Years T Level

The Education and Early Years T Level prepares you to support children and young people in safe, inclusive learning environments. You will explore development, behaviour, safeguarding and how professionals plan effective learning.

2 years
45 placement days
3 A levels

T Levels in the education and early years category

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T Level2-year qualification

Education and Early Years

Build the knowledge and practical experience needed to support learning and child development.

Course record

Course availability and occupational specialisms can vary between colleges and training providers.

Specialist pathways

Your provider may offer one or more occupational specialisms within this T Level. These pathways help you build skills for a particular part of the industry.

01Early Years Educator
02Assisting Teaching
03Supporting and Mentoring Students

Your industry placement

Spend at least 45 days with an employer, applying your learning and seeing which roles could suit you.

You could work with a

Nursery or preschool primary school secondary school special educational needs setting

Practical skills employers value.

You will develop technical knowledge alongside communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

1child development
2safeguarding
3learning support
4observation and assessment
5inclusive practice
6professional communication

Jobs you could progress into.

A T Level can lead directly to skilled employment, a higher apprenticeship or further study. These are some of the roles connected to this field.

01

Early years educator

Plan safe, engaging activities that support young children's development.

02

Teaching assistant

Help pupils learn and support teachers in the classroom.

03

Learning mentor

Help young people overcome barriers and make progress in education..

04

Special educational needs assistant

Provide tailored support for learners with additional needs.

05

Childcare practitioner

Care for children and support their learning through play.

06

Education support worker

Help education teams organise resources and learner support.

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