Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Nursery Practitioner

Location: CF10 (Cardiff, Wales)
Job Type: Full-Time, Part time, Temporary or Permanent
PaY: £89.38     

Start date: 2nd March 

Are you a passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioner or Nursery Nurse looking for your next rewarding role? Join a friendly, nurturing nursery in Cardiff where children’s curiosity and creativity come first.

We are currently recruiting Nursery Practitioners to work across friendly and supportive early years settings.

Whether you’re looking for flexibility, regular hours, or bank work, we can offer shifts to suit your availability.

The Role

You will support children from 6 weeks to 5 years old, helping to create a calm, welcoming, and safe environment where children feel confident to explore, learn, and develop independently.

Key Skills

We are looking for nursery professionals who demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills with children and staff
• Strong observational and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Assist in creating a stimulating and attractive environment for the children.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• Provide attentive and personalised care to children, ensuring their safety and comfort at all times
• Support children with daily routines, including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours to fit around you

• Competitive pay rates

• Support with DBS, EWC & mandatory training

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunity to gain experience across different nursery settings

• Pathways to long-term and permanent roles

What we’re looking for:

• Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification (or relevant experience)

• Passion for working with children

• Knowledge of the EYFS (desirable, not essential)

• Reliable, caring, and enthusiastic approach

Newly qualified, returners, and experienced practitioners are all welcome.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact the Cardiff Primary Team on 02921 152423, or apply online by submitting your CV.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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