Qualified Nursery Assistant – Flying Start Setting | Full-Time | Contract Opportunity

Upper Killay, Swansea
Full-Time | Monday – Friday
£14.25 per hour
Long-Term Position with the Opportunity to Secure a Permanent Contract

Inspire Young Minds Every Day!

Are you a qualified Early Years professional looking for your next rewarding opportunity?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Qualified Nursery Assistant to join a welcoming and nurturing Flying Start setting in the Upper Killay area. This is a fantastic full-time opportunity to become part of a passionate Early Years team, supporting children during the most important stage of their development.

This long-term role offers the opportunity to become a valued member of the setting, with the potential to secure a permanent contract for the right candidate.

Why You'll Love This Setting

This well-established Flying Start setting is dedicated to giving every child the very best start in life. The team provides a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to learn through play, develop confidence, and build strong foundations for their future learning.

The setting is known for its caring ethos, child-centred approach, and supportive staff team, where collaboration and professional development are genuinely valued. Every day brings exciting opportunities to help children explore, create, communicate, and thrive.

Your Role

As a Qualified Nursery Assistant, you will:

✨ Support children's learning through play and engaging Early Years activities.
❤️ Build positive, nurturing relationships with children and their families.
Encourage communication, creativity, independence, and social development.
Observe children's progress and support their individual learning journeys.
Assist with daily routines, mealtimes, and personal care where required.
Work closely with colleagues to provide the highest standard of Early Years education and care.

✅ Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must hold a recognised Early Years qualification, such as:

Level 3 Children, Care, Play and Learning (CCPLD)
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
CACHE Level 3 in Childcare and Education
Or another full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification accepted for childcare settings in Wales.

You should also have:

✔️ A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
✔️ Previous experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting.
✔️ Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
✔️ An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we're committed to helping education professionals build successful careers.

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, we work closely with schools and childcare settings across Swansea, giving you access to exclusive long-term opportunities that can lead to permanent employment.

When you join us, you'll receive:

A dedicated local consultant who supports you throughout your journey.
Exclusive long-term opportunities with potential permanent contracts.
FREE CPD-accredited training and professional development.
Competitive weekly pay of £14.25 per hour through PAYE.
Career progression opportunities within schools and Early Years settings.
Friendly, ongoing support from registration through to your placement and beyond.

Many of our candidates secure permanent contracts after impressing during their long-term placements—Teaching Personnel is the perfect way to get your foot in the door.

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

If you're a qualified Nursery Assistant looking for a supportive setting where you can make a real difference and develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and take the next exciting step in your Early Years career!

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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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