Nursery Assistant (Level 3)

TeacherActive Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme up to £100

24/7 onboarding support

Job summary

TeacherActive is supporting a Welsh-medium Cylch Meithrin in Cardiff to appoint a part-time Nursery Assistant (Level 3) for mornings 9:00–11:30, January to July 2027.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years, be fluent in Welsh, and bring experience in nursery settings to support language-rich learning and developing routines in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Fluency in spoken Welsh.
• Experience working within a nursery, Cylch Meithrin or Early Years setting.
• Understanding of Foundation Learning curriculum in Wales.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Welsh language fluency

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years

Job description

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.

About TeacherActive

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.