Early Years Nursery Practitioner

Teaching Personnel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Cardiff is seeking a motivated Early Years Nursery Practitioner to join a friendly nursery in CF11. The role is full-time, offering £12.88–£14.25 per hour, 7:15am–6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

You will be part of a nurturing team dedicated to children's curiosity and wellbeing. Ideal candidates hold Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare or EYFS, with excellent communication, teamwork and a caring approach.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 qualification in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development (CCPLD) or EY Practitioner Status.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, secure, stimulating and happy environment for children.
• Maintain high standards of the nursery and be a role model for the team.
• Ensure safeguarding, health, fire and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings (evenings/weekends).
• Support staff development and professional growth.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Caring, patient approach

Driving licence

Education

Level 2/3 in Childcare or EY Practitioner Status

Job description

Early Years Nursery Practitioner

Location: CF11 (Cardiff, Wales)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Between £12.88 and £14.25 Per Hour
Hours: Between 7.15am-6.00pm - Monday to Friday

Are you a passionate, confident Early Years Practitioner ready for your next rewarding opportunity?

We are looking for qualified Childcare Practitioners to work in friendly, nurturing nursery in Cardiff, where children’s curiosity, creativity, and wellbeing come first and staff are valued and supported.

What we are looking for:

• Level 2 Nursery Practitioners
• Level 3 Nursery Practitioners
• Senior Nursery Nurse

About the Nursery

This friendly and inclusive nursery is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to nurture. The leadership team are supportive and approachable, promoting creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. With excellent facilities, onsite parking, and easy access via public transport, it’s a great place to develop your Early years career.

Expectations

• To create a safe, secure, stimulating and happy environment which encourages the development of the children so that a first-class service is delivered to children and parents at all times.
• To ensure the Nursery’s high standards are met and exceeded at all times by the team.
• To be a role model for the team.
• Act as a positive role model for staff and children.
• Ensure safeguarding, health, fire and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings (can take place in the evenings and on weekends)

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Level 2/3 qualification in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development (CCPLD) or Early Years Practitioner Status
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A caring, patient and proactive approach
• A drivers lisence is desireable, but not essential.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education" this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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