Nursery Assistant
- Type: Contract
- Location: Cardiff
- Start date: ASAP
- Hours: 8am-6pm (rota basis)
- Pay: £12.21-13.70 per hour
Are you passionate about working with young children and making a real difference in their early development? Elementa is working in partnership with a nurturing and welcoming nursery setting to recruit enthusiastic Nursery Assistants who are ready to support children during their most important learning years.
This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced childcare professionals who are caring, reliable, and committed to creating safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environments.
About the Role
As a Nursery Assistant, you will:
- Support children’s learning, play, and development in line with the EYFS framework
- Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
- Work collaboratively with nursery staff to meet the individual needs of each child
- Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing, and safeguarding at all times
What We’re Looking For
To be considered, candidates must have:
- Previous experience working with children (nursery or school-based experience essential)
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)
- Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate category
Desirable qualifications:
- CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 (or equivalent childcare qualification)
Recruitment & Safeguarding Information
All applications will be managed by Elementa as the recruitment partner for this client. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full pre-screen to assess their suitability for the role.
Any appointment will be subject to:
- A successful interview process
- Satisfactory references
- Safeguarding & Prevent training
- Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate categories
- DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless you have a DBS subscribed to the Update Service)
- Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period
ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT
- Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu
- PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing the protections of a traditional employer–employee relationship
- Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
- Dedicated candidate manager offering regular welfare contact and ongoing support
- Fair pay policy – paid to scale; any variation will be agreed in writing before placement
- Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more
This Role Is Not Suitable For Applicants:
- Not currently based within the UK
- Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
- Without UK schools’ or nursery experience
Nursery Assistant in Cardiff employer: Elementa Support Services
Elmtree Learning Partnership is an outstanding employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable young people. With a strong focus on professional development, a supportive leadership team, and a nurturing work culture, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles. Located in Weston-super-Mare, this dynamic environment offers unique opportunities to contribute to innovative educational practices while ensuring the well-being of both staff and students.
