Early Years and Adult Education
Apply now and join an early years or education course this September
Are you passionate about shaping young minds or helping adults develop new skills? A career in this sector will allow you to support children, young people and adults in their early years or education journey. You will have a significant and positive impact on their learning and development – helping them to reach their full potential.
Why take an early years and education course with us:
Ability to make a difference: Working in early years and education will give you the opportunity to positively influence the lives of your learners and help them reach their full potential.
Increased job stability: There’s a high demand for qualified educators, so by joining a course and increasing your skills and knowledge, you’ll be able to secure employment and have access to plenty of job opportunities.
Continued growth: Teaching is a profession that allows for continuous growth, both personally and professionally because there is a need to stay up to do with the latest educational practices and technologies to enhance your teaching skills.
‘’This course was an amazing opportunity if you want to progress in your future jobs. As I wanted to get into teaching, this course was the perfect choice. Doing placement made me grow in confidence and I gained more experience. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to get into teaching and education and a big thank you to my tutor who always supported me.’’
Find an early years and education course that suits your needs
Our courses are designed to develop your skills and knowledge so that you’re able to succeed gaining employment in the early years and education sector or advancing in your current role. Before you start your course our team of tutors will carefully access your current skills to ensure you join a course at the right level for you.
This qualification has been designed to develop your understanding and knowledge in childcare to support progression to higher level courses in childcare.
On this course, you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to support children and young people in their schools.
View more information about Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools >
Designed to stimulate interest in early years education, this course is ideal if you’re thinking of working in childcare. You will be encouraged to learn the skills and knowledge needed to care for young children.
Through studying the Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to work, or volunteer, in a school or college setting.
View more information about Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges >
With this course you can expect to learn about children and young people’s development. You will develop the skills and knowledge to support those with disabilities or special educational needs in a college, primary/secondary or special needs school.
The Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner course will help you to gain the understanding and skills needed to be considered as qualified to support young children from birth to 5 years old.
View more information about Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years’ Practitioner>
This course is an introductory qualification ideal for people who would like to work or volunteer as teachers, tutors and trainers in adult and community learning, further education and/or work-based training.
View more information about Level 3 Award in Teaching and Training Adults >
This qualification is ideal for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (for example in a workshop, classroom or other training environment).
On this course, you will develop skills, knowledge and understanding to enable you to work in the following roles: teaching assistant, classroom assistant, learning support assistant, additional needs assistant, pastoral/welfare support assistant, bilingual support assistant or foundation stage assistant.
The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) is for those who intend to work in the further education sector and can provide trainee teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to teach in a range of contexts.
View more information about Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Further Education and Skills (DiT) >
This main purpose of this apprenticeship is to plan and deliver teaching that is current, comprehensive and challenging to young people (16+) and adults within all parts of the education and training sector so that they reach their full potential.
View more information about Level 5 Learning and Skills Teaching Apprenticeship >
Career and progression pathways
Studying a course in this area can help lead to lots of job and progression opportunities including the following:
- Nursery Practitioner
- Classroom Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Adult Education Tutor
- Further Education (FE) College Teacher
- Work-based Trainer
Find a course local to you
MAES has eight education centres spread across Manchester. With majority of our learners living within 10 minutes of our centres, we’re confident we’ll be able to cater to your education needs where you are.
Finance your education
If you claim benefits or have a low income, we may be able to provide financial support to help you complete your course. This support can cover transport, childcare or technology. If you’re required to pay for your course, you can also choose to take out an advanced learner loan to help cover any associated fees.
