Nursery teaching assistant

Nursery Teaching Assistant

Location: CF5 (Cardiff, Wales)
Job Type: Full-Time, Part time, Temporary or Permanent
Pay: £Day 9.38 Per day   

Start date: ASAP

Are you a passionate Nursery Teaching assistant looking for your next rewarding role? Join a friendly, nurturing nursery in Cardiff where children’s curiosity and creativity come first.

Teaching Personnel are currently on the hunt for a Nursery Teaching Assistant to work in Cardiff on a longer-term basis until the end of the Academic year!

Why Join Us?

Becoming a Nursery Teaching Assistant through our agency means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking community. Whether you are new to the sector or already have experience as a Nursery Teaching Assistant, you'll receive consistent guidance, flexible working options, and opportunities to grow. Our team is committed to helping every Nursery Teaching Assistant build confidence, enhance skills, and feel valued in their role.

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

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:

• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Welsh speaking is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay rates based on experience
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working options
• Experience across a variety of early years settings in Cardiff
• Graduate opportunities for those studying Early Years or Education-related degrees

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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