Early Years Practitioners, Cardiff Bay (casual hours)

Little Adventures Nursery Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sunday Times BestPlace to Work

Great Place to Work certified

Job summary

Green Giraffe Nursery in Cardiff Bay is seeking a Bank Nursery Practitioner or Early Years Practitioner to join our bank team. We offer flexible shifts and a minimum of 10 hours per week, with additional hours available across the Cardiff Bay nursery.

You will support learning and development for children aged 0–5, create engaging activities, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment. DBS enhanced check required or willingness to complete one.

Qualifications

• A passion for children's learning and development.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and early years practice.
• A caring, reliable and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS, or willingness to complete one.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the learning and development of children aged 0–5.
• Creating fun, engaging and nurturing learning experiences.
• Providing a safe and welcoming environment for every child.
• Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Following safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Supporting the nursery team with flexible cover when needed.

Skills

Nursery experience

Early years practice

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible approach

Teamwork

Job description

Bank Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner – Cardiff Bay

Location: Cardiff Bay
Pay: £12.71–£13.00 per hour
Contract: Bank / Zero-Hours
Hours: Minimum 10 hours per week available, with additional flexible shifts

Join Green Giraffe Nursery in Cardiff Bay

Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner or Early Years Practitioner looking for flexible nursery work in Cardiff?

Green Giraffe is looking for caring, enthusiastic practitioners to join our bank team at our Cardiff Bay nursery.

Based in Cardiff Bay, the nursery may also be convenient for candidates travelling from Cardiff City Centre, Grangetown, Canton,Penarth, Dinas Powys and surrounding areas.

This is a bank role, but we can offer successful candidates a minimum of 10 hours per week, giving you greater consistency whileretaining flexibility.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the learning and development of children aged 0–5

• Creating fun, engaging and nurturing learning experiences

• Providing a safe and welcoming environment for every child

• Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues

• Following safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Supporting the nursery team with flexible cover when needed

What we're looking for

• A passion for children's learning and development

• Good knowledge of safeguarding and early years practice

• A caring, reliable and flexible approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Enhanced DBS, or willingness to complete one

Why Green Giraffe?

Our culture is built around our ARCH values: Accountability, Reliability, Caring and Honesty. We're proud to be a Sunday Times BestPlace to Work and a Great Place to Work® certified organisation.

You’ll be joining a supportive team where your contribution is valued, with training, development and opportunities to grow your earlyyears career.

Ready for your next adventure?

If you're looking for a Nursery Practitioner job in Cardiff Bay that offers flexibility, variety and the chance to make a real difference,we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to Safer Recruitment. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least two satisfactory references.