Nursery Nurse - Bank​/Casual worker

Early Years Bank Staff

Location: CF64 (Cardiff, Wales)
Job Type: Full-Time, Part time, Temporary or Permanent
Pay: £13.75 Per Hour

Are you passionate about supporting children in their early years?

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join a friendly team based in Cardiff. This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals who enjoy working with young children and are keen to start or develop a career in early years education. The successful candidate will be committed to providing high-quality childcare and helping to create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

The nursery is a high-quality, bilingual (Welsh and English), fully organic, Montessori-style day nursery located in The Vale of Glamorgan.

The nursery aims to create a calm, welcoming, and friendly environment where children feel safe and secure to explore, learn, and develop independently. As such, we are looking for someone who is highly motivated and passionate about delivering exceptional childcare and meaningful learning experiences.

The nursery invests wholeheartedly in its staff, offering ongoing support, up-to-date training, and professional advice.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in the Early Years sector, whether you are studying with future graduate opportunities available or are a qualified practitioner seeking more flexible working hours.

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.

• Supporting children’s learning through play and planned activities
• Assisting with daily routines such as meals, naps, and outdoor play
• Ensuring a safe, clean, and nurturing environment
• Building positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
• Following safeguarding and health & safety procedures

• A genuine interest in working with children
• A warm, patient, and reliable personality
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and complete required training
• No previous childcare experience needed

• 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.
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