Play & Learning Assistant (2-3s) - Part-Time

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Twinkle Stars Flying Start childcare setting in Cardiff is seeking 2 Play Assistants to join our team. You will be directly employed by Cardiff Council and work at the Twinkle Stars setting located in Moorlands Primary School grounds, serving 2-3 year olds, Monday to Friday with scheduled hours and a term-time only pattern.

The role focuses on providing engaging, outdoor and indoor play, learning through play, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for children and families.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with babies and/or children under age 5 – this could be in a paid job, as a volunteer or as part of your training
• Experience of contributing to effective teamwork – this could be in your paid job, as a volunteer or through college/training experiences of teamwork
• Experience of following safeguarding procedures to protect children and families – this could be experience of following the procedures in your work, voluntary role or training; or learning about the policies and a knowledge of how to follow them

Responsibilities

• The Play Assistant will be able to plan effectively for children’s learning, be fun and engaging.
• The Play Assistants will play a key part in joining an experienced team of staff who provide engaging and fun play experiences for children aged 2-3 years.

Skills

Experience with babies/children

Teamwork

Safeguarding procedures

Job description

Twinkle Stars Flying Start childcare setting in Cardiff is seeking 2 Play Assistants to join our team. You will be directly employed by Cardiff Council and work at the Twinkle Stars setting located in Moorlands Primary School grounds, serving 2-3 year olds, Monday to Friday with scheduled hours and a term-time only pattern.

The role focuses on providing engaging, outdoor and indoor play, learning through play, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for children and families.