Level 3 Nursery Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd, a leading education recruitment agency in the UK, is recruiting for a Level 3 Nursery Assistant in Cardiff. The role offers flexible part-time or full-time shifts between 8am and 6pm, for ages 0-3 in a private day nursery.

You will support daily routines, provide personal care, and deliver play-based activities to promote social, emotional and physical development. On-site, temporary assignment with immediate start and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years.
• A minimum of 6 months' experience with children.
• Knowledge of foundations in early years development.
• Experience supporting babies and toddlers with daily routines and activities.

Responsibilities

• Support babies and young children with daily routines and personal care.
• Engage in sensory activities and play-based learning to aid development.
• Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Play-based learning

Education

Level 3 in Childcare or Early Years

Job description

Are you a qualified Level 3 Nursery Assistant looking for a flexible opportunity in Cardiff?

Do you have at least 6 months' experience working with children in an early years setting?

Are you passionate about supporting babies and young children through engaging, play-based learning activities?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a private day nursery based in Cardiff, who are looking to appoint a Level 3 Nursery Assistant. The setting provides care and early years learning opportunities for children aged 0-3 years, focusing on creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, explore and develop.

The nursery is looking to take on an enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Assistant on a short-term basis, with part-time or full-time flexible working opportunities available. The successful Level 3 Nursery Assistant will work shifts between 8am and 6pm, supporting children aged 0-3 years with daily routines, personal care, sensory activities and play-based learning to encourage their social, emotional and physical development.

Requirements

• A Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years
• A minimum of 6 months' experience working with children
• Knowledge of the Foundation Learning approach and early years development
• Experience supporting babies and toddlers with daily routines and age-appropriate activities
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to working with young children
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £14.25 to £14.50 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: CF14

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 23 Oct 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Job Title: Level 3 Nursery Assistant

Location: Cardiff

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £14.25 - £14.50 per hour

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance. Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.