Nursery assistant course

The nursery assistant course is specialist training designed to prepare people who want to play a key role in the care and development of children in their earliest years. This online course gives you essential knowledge of the educational and care environment of early childhood, focusing on looking after children aged 0 to 3.

During the course you will learn about the different stages of children's physical, cognitive, social and emotional development, as well as the teaching approaches that best support their all-round growth. You will also cover the key aspects of children's health, nutrition, illness prevention and how to respond to accidents – all essential for providing proper, safe care.

The programme is aimed at anyone who wants to work in early years education or extend their training in this area, with a flexible online format that makes distance learning easy and lets you balance it with other commitments. At 600 hours, it provides complete, in-depth preparation for the duties of a nursery assistant.

The course costs 480 euros and, although it does not include a work placement or official accreditation, it provides solid training that can improve your access to job opportunities in nurseries, early years centres and similar settings. It is an ideal option for anyone looking to start out or establish themselves in education with a professional, practical approach suited to today's needs.

This course gives you the specific skills and knowledge to care for and educate children in early childhood. On completion, students will be able to:

• Acquire the professional skills to provide all-round care for children aged 0 to 3.
• Know and understand children's physical, cognitive, social and emotional development in their first years.
• Apply appropriate teaching techniques and approaches to stimulate child development.
• Identify and manage the basics of children's health, including prevention and nutrition.
• Recognise and respond to common childhood illnesses and accidents.
• Understand how the early years centres where assistants work are organised and run.

Organisation and running of an early years centre

Learn how an early years centre is structured and managed to ensure proper care for both the children and the staff.

Children's health

Study the fundamentals of health in childhood and how to prevent common illnesses in the early years.

The first year of life

Learn about the developmental stages and specific needs of children during their first year.

The second year of life

Explore the progress and characteristics of children in their second year, so you can adapt care and stimulation accordingly.

Preventing infectious diseases

Learn the preventive measures to stop infectious diseases spreading in childcare settings.

Food and nutrition

Discover the principles of a healthy diet suited to child development.

Childhood illnesses

Identify the main conditions that can affect children and how to act in each case.

Accidents in childhood

Learn about the most common types of accident and the guidelines for preventing and dealing with them effectively.

Child psychology

Explore the basics of child psychology to better understand behaviour and emotional development.

Early years education

Study the educational foundations and approaches for teaching and supporting children in their earliest stage.

The course prepares you for educational support and childcare roles in a range of early years settings. Nursery assistants are trained to join professional teams working with young children in different institutions.

• Nursery assistant in nurseries and early years centres.
• Assistant in toy libraries and children's leisure centres.
• Support worker in child development and early intervention programmes.
• Assistant in social and educational centres for children.

Sectors and companies

• Early years education centres.
• Nurseries and nursery schools.
• Public and private early childhood care centres.
• Organisations dedicated to children's education and wellbeing.