An exciting opportunity has become available at our Flying Start Childcare setting, to work under the Cardiff Council childcare provisions. We are looking for 1 Play Assistant to join our team at Twinkle Stars.
Twinkle Stars Flying Start childcare setting serves the communities of Splott, Tremorfa, Adamsdown and Roath. We are proud to be a warm and welcoming setting based in the heart of the community, that provides high-quality childcare for 2-3 year olds, Monday to Friday, as part of Flying Start provision. We are based in the grounds of Moorlands Primary School.
About the job
The Play Assistant will play a key part in joining an experienced team of staff who provide engaging and fun play experiences for children aged 2-3 years. We welcome new and exciting ideas from successful candidates for children to learn through play and being outdoors. The Play Assistant will be able to plan effectively for children’s learning, be fun and engaging.
Twinkle Stars Flying Start childcare setting is open to children Monday to Friday 9am-11:30am and 12:30pm-3pm. The hours of the job are 8:30am-3:30pm Monday to Friday, with a 4:30pm finish one night a week to attend a team meeting. The paid hours are 33.5 hours a week term time only. Every day includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.
The Play Assistant will have a commitment to children’s development and ensuring that the children and families feel safe, valued and respected at all times.
What We Are Looking For From You
* Proven experience of working with babies and/or children under age 5 – this could be in a paid job, as a volunteer or as part of your training
* Experience of contributing to effective teamwork – this could be in your paid job, as a volunteer or through college/training experiences of teamwork
* Experience of following safeguarding procedures to protect children and families – this could be experience of following the procedures in your work, voluntary role or training; or learning about the policies and a knowledge of how to follow them
Please see the job description and personal specification for further information. Applicants will be required to show they meet all of the essential requirements in the person specification in order to be invited to an interview. Please also look at the desirable criteria and include your experiences against these.
Additional information
If you would like a tour of the setting or just have questions about the role, please contact Sarah Mackay 07817 955443 who will be more than happy to help.
If you require additional support to complete the Play Assistant job application, our Into Work Advice Service team can help you. To receive further support contact 029 2087 1071 or email intoworkadviceservice@cardiff.gov.uk
This post is temporary until 19th December 2025.
This post is suitable for post share.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
This role is part-time at 33.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The advertised salary is based on a full-time role (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). The actual salary will be lower than the advertised salary because of the part-time hours and weeks worked.
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We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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