Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 4 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £21,000 to £27,000Level 4 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 4)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could specialise in working with particular groups, like excluded students. You could also become a senior mentor. With further training, you could move into: student advice and guidance, teaching, counselling, educational welfare and social work.