Fed up if working in childcare what else can I do...

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Fed up with pay, unpaid work, stress and little recognition. I've moved from one nursery to another thinking it was the company but thus one is even worse. I feel way too old to be in childcare. I have considered moving to the school environment maybe SEN (I do have more patience and interest in this) or maybe a complete career change. Im going to do a admin course if I can get funding to give me more skills but I just don't know what I want to do 😢.

Just to add I think the main thing is confidence in myself.

What sort of thing do you think you would enjoy- a 9-5 office job? Shifts? Do you have GCSEs and any further quals? You will have transferrable skills from working in childcare, I would write out a list of the stuff you do day to day at work, and then think what skill it uses- and how that could translate to a different job (if that makes sense). If you are interested in working with those with SEN, would you consider something outside of a school environment to start? Have a look on indeed as well at what sort of jobs are about.

Confidence was my issue for a long time too, the job I have now I thought no way will I get it when I applied, but I wanted it so much that I applied anyway (spent hours on the application), and made sure to really pull out what they wanted, and how my experience demonstrated that, even if it wasn't obvious.

A move to SEN and specialising in particular needs/learning sign etc would that interest you?

Ta level 3 course is good. I did it a few years ago.

What about setting up as a childminder?

Our local hospital is always looking for play workers, good pay and hours

I currently doing a degree in family support which I'm loving. Would you move from childcare to family support?

Is there anything at local children's centres?

I think child care has been a safety net for me due to my lack of confidence and also it just fitted in with my children. I love working term time but happy to do shifts now my kids are older I have more flexibility. I'm looking for something not to stressful, pressurised but rewarding. It's sounds awful but now my kids are older I find the noise of nursery draining and I have less patience plus the paper work I have to do. I do love working with children with Send though so maybe a special school may suit depending on how severe their needs are. I've just turned 40 so feeling a bit lost if I'm honest but looking for long term benefits to see me through to retirement.

Some great ideas, child minding maybe an option though as less children lol.

My friend became a TA and then qualified as a primary teacher

What about looking into working with families. I've seen a lot of positions lately with councils working in early help. You can use your experience and qualifications in childcare but not working directly with children and much better pay

I today have just left childminding and so happy to get my home back and be out of childcare, caring for other peoples kids, temper tantrums during all the lock downs has take its toll on me and my family. There is no respect for childcare workers, my parents would send in sick kids get rude when you phone for them to collect and have been mixing when not allowed. Personal if you already have enough of childcare I would not recommend childminding.