SOC 3232 (Early education and childcare practitioners) is a UK Standard Occupational Classification 2020 code covering early education and childcare practitioners.

What is the minimum salary for SOC 3232 on a UK Skilled Worker visa in 2026?

The published going rate for SOC 3232 is £33,400. Because this occupation is classed as Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5), it is eligible for the Skilled Worker route only via the Immigration Salary List or under listed conditions, where different salary rules apply. Always confirm current rules on gov.uk.

SOC 3232

Early education and childcare practitioners

Q: Is SOC 3232 eligible for the UK Skilled Worker visa?

SOC 3232 is classed as Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5). It is eligible for the Skilled Worker route only where the role is on the Immigration Salary List or otherwise meets the listed conditions. It is not eligible for the standard Skilled Worker route on its own.

TL;DRSOC 3232 (Early education and childcare practitioners) is Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5) with a published going rate of £33,400. It is eligible for the Skilled Worker route only where the role is on the Immigration Salary List or otherwise meets the listed conditions — not the standard Skilled Worker route on its own.

SOC code: 3232
Skill level: Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5)
Going rate: £33,400
Hourly equivalent: £17.13/hr
Industry: Education
Was (SOC 2010): 6121, 6126

Sponsors hiring under SOC 3232

Inferred from the education sector. These are licensed UK sponsors most likely to issue Certificates of Sponsorship under this code.

Company	Town	Licence
11Plus Teacher Ltd	Chelmsford	A rating
4DS NURSERIES AND PRE SCHOOL LTD	Canterbury	A rating
4J'S Educational Academy Ltd	Peterborough	A rating
6 Bit Education Ltd	Birmingham	A rating
A PLUS ACADEMY LTD	Manchester	A rating
A-Z LEARNING ACADEMY LTD	London	A rating
A&J School Limited	London	A rating
ABA Autism Education Ltd	Norfolk	A rating
Abacus Nursery School	London	A rating
Abbey College	Huntingdon	A rating

Related SOC codes

Sources

GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (going rates). SOC 3232 going rate of £33,400 verified 24 June 2026.
GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations and codes. Skill-level classification (Medium Skilled), SOC 2020.

SOC 3232

Early education and childcare practitioners

SOC code: 3232
Skill level: Medium Skilled (RQF 3–5)
Going rate: £33,400
Hourly equivalent: £17.13/hr
Industry: Education
Was (SOC 2010): 6121, 6126

Sponsors hiring under SOC 3232

Inferred from the education sector. These are licensed UK sponsors most likely to issue Certificates of Sponsorship under this code.

Company	Town	Licence
11Plus Teacher Ltd	Chelmsford	A rating
4DS NURSERIES AND PRE SCHOOL LTD	Canterbury	A rating
4J'S Educational Academy Ltd	Peterborough	A rating
6 Bit Education Ltd	Birmingham	A rating
A PLUS ACADEMY LTD	Manchester	A rating
A-Z LEARNING ACADEMY LTD	London	A rating
A&J School Limited	London	A rating
ABA Autism Education Ltd	Norfolk	A rating
Abacus Nursery School	London	A rating
Abbey College	Huntingdon	A rating

Related SOC codes

Sources

GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (going rates). SOC 3232 going rate of £33,400 verified 24 June 2026.
GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations and codes. Skill-level classification (Medium Skilled), SOC 2020.