Welsh Speaking Nursery Practitioner

TeacherActive Ltd; Neath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD courses

Market leading pay

Referral scheme - £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming Welsh-medium Flying Start childcare provision in Neath to recruit a Welsh Speaking Level 3 Flying Start Practitioner. The role supports children aged 2-3, delivering engaging activities, promoting Welsh language development and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment.

Start date December 2026 with flexible long/short-term hours. Applicants should have a Level 3 childcare qualification, fluent Welsh, and experience in early years.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Learning and Development or an equivalent recognised childcare qualification.
• Fluency in Welsh.
• Experience in early years, nursery or Flying Start setting.
• Knowledge of child development and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of Curriculum for Wales.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities for 2-3 year olds.
• Encourage Welsh language development.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating environment for children's learning and development.
• Support children’s learning and development within a Welsh-medium setting.

Skills

Welsh fluency

Early years experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Curriculum for Wales

Team player

Flexible

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Job Title: Welsh Speaking Level 3 Flying Start Practitioner

Location: Neath

Start Date: December 2026

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker with a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, looking for a rewarding opportunity within an early years setting?

Do you have experience supporting children aged 2-3 years and a passion for encouraging their learning and development?

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and adaptable practitioner who thrives in a Welsh-medium childcare environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming Welsh-medium Flying Start childcare provision based in Neath. This established early years setting provides a nurturing and engaging environment for young children, with a strong focus on developing confidence, independence and Welsh language skills through play-based learning.

The setting is looking for Welsh Speaking Level 3 Flying Start Practitioners on long-term and short term basis, offering flexible working hours. The successful Flying Start Practitioner will support children aged 2-3 years, delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities, encouraging Welsh language development and ensuring a safe, stimulating environment that supports children's individual learning and development.

The successful Welsh Speaking Level 3 Flying Start Practitioner will have:

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Learning and Development or an equivalent recognised childcare qualification
• Fluency in Welsh, with the ability to communicate confidently with children, colleagues and parents
• Experience working within an early years, nursery or Flying Start childcare setting
• Sound knowledge of child development, safeguarding and the Curriculum for Wales
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children's development
• Flexibility, reliability and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

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.