Nursery Assistant (Level 3)

TeacherActive; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Market leading rates

Referral scheme

Dedicated onboarding support

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Nursery Assistant (Level 3) for a Welsh-medium Cylch Meithrin in Cardiff. The role is part-time, mornings 9:00am–11:30am, for January to July 2027, and involves supporting learning through Welsh with a focus on language development and play-based activities.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 childcare qualification, be fluent in Welsh, and have nursery experience. The role is PAYE with a supportive onboarding process and opportunities for CPD.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years (or equivalent).
• Fluent Welsh with ability to communicate with children and staff.
• Experience in nursery/early years settings is desirable.
• Good understanding of child development and early learning in Wales.
• Demonstrates communication and teamwork skills.
• Caring, patient approach to support young children.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development through the Welsh medium.
• Assist with daily activities and routines.
• Collaborate with the team to provide a safe, caring, stimulating environment.

Skills

Welsh fluency

Nursery/early years experience

Strong communication

Caring and patient approach

Education

Level 3 Childcare/Early Years

Job description

Wales/ temporary / £14.25 - 14.50 per hour

Job Title: Nursery Assistant (Level 3)
Location: Cardiff
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: £14.25 - £14.50 per hour

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker with a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years?

Do you have a passion for supporting young children's learning and development through the medium of Welsh?

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant looking for a part-time morning role?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a Welsh-medium Cylch Meithrin based in Cardiff, who are looking to appoint a Nursery Assistant (Level 3). The setting provides a Welsh-speaking environment where young children are encouraged to develop their language, confidence and social skills through play-based learning and engaging activities.

The Cylch Meithrin is looking to take on a dedicated Nursery Assistant (Level 3) on a temporary, part-time basis from January 2027 until July 2027, working mornings from 9:00am to 11:30am. The successful Nursery Assistant will support children's learning and development through the medium of Welsh, assist with daily activities and routines, and work alongside the team to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment.

The successful Nursery Assistant (Level 3) will have:

• A Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Fluency in spoken Welsh, with the confidence to communicate effectively with children and staff
• Experience working within a nursery, Cylch Meithrin or Early Years setting
• A sound understanding of child development and the Foundation Learning curriculum in Wales
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• 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.

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.