Nursery support staff

Nursery Support Assistant

Location: CF23 (Cardiff, Wales)
Job Type: Full-Time, Part time, Temporary or Permanent Pay: £89.38 Per day

Start date: 1st February 2026

Are you a passionate Nursery Support staff 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 Support Staff for a well‑established nursery group with multiple sites across Cardiff. With several settings and ongoing demand, there are plenty of opportunities available, making this role ideal if you’re looking for regular full‑time work, partwet hours, or ad‑hoc shifts that fit around other commitments. This flexibility also makes the role perfect for students or anyone seeking additional income.

You will be working with children aged 0–5 years, supporting their learning, development, and wellbeing in warm, welcoming nursery environments.

• Supporting babies, toddlers,/php preschool children with daily routines and learning activities
• Encouraging communication, confidence, and emotional development
• Assisting with personal care routines, including feeding and toileting where required
• Supporting engaging indoor and outdoor learning experiences
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment
• Working across multiple nursery sites, offering variety and experience
• Building positive relationships with children, staff, and parents

Becoming a Nursery support staff 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 Support Staff, you’ll receive consistent guidance, flexible working options, and opportunities to grow. Our team is committed to helping every Nursery Support staff build confidence, enhance skills, and feel valued in their role.

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

• 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

For more information or to apply, please contact the Cardiff Primary Team on  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’ and 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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