Potential earnings
£34,558.97
Nannies and au pairs care for and supervise babies and young children in the homes of the children's families.
Main tasks
- Helps develop child's learning, such as basic social skills.
- Takes children to school and other appointments.
- Organises activities and opportunities to socialise with other children.
- Mends, washes and irons children’s clothes and tidies their rooms.
- Changes babies’ nappies and clothes as necessary and makes up bottles for feeds.
- Assists children to wash and dress.
- Cares for children and babies and participates in their daily activities.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£23,148.36
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Skills & knowledge
The top 5 most important skills and knowledge requirements relevant to this career.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Psychology
Knowledge of human behaviour and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioural and affective disorders.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 9% |
| Level 1 | 12% |
| Level 2 | 22% |
| Level 3 | 24% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 11% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 23% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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