Early Years Practitioner - Bank Team, Cardiff at Family Adventures Group

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

13.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Childcare, Early Years, Safeguarding, Communication, Teamwork, Adaptability, Nurturing, Relationship Building

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

Early Years Practitioner – Bank Team (Green Giraffe, Cardiff) Regional – Penarth, Roath, Cardiff Bay, Pontcanna, Canton Contract Type : Bank/ Casual Salary: from £12.71 - £13 per hour About the role We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and caring Early Years Practitioners to join our Cardiff Bank Team, supporting our nurseries as and when required. This is an ideal opportunity for qualified and unqualified practitioners who are looking for flexible work, variety across settings, and the chance to make a real difference to children’s lives without the commitment of a permanent contract. As a bank practitioner, you may work across different nurseries within your region, providing vital support during periods of increased demand, staff absence, or special events. Key responsibilities As a Bank Early Years Practitioner, you will: Provide high‑quality care, learning, and play experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in a safe, nurturing environment Build positive relationships with children, colleagues, and families Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times Work collaboratively with permanent staff to maintain continuity of care Adapt quickly to different nursery environments and routines Support inclusive practice, ensuring every child feels valued and supported Carry out daily care routines, including meals, hygiene, and sleep routines as appropriate What we’re looking for Essential A genuine passion for working with young children A caring, reliable, and flexible approach Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in an early years setting Ability to work across multiple sites within your region Willingness to undertake required pre‑employment checks (including DBS) Desirable Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (or working towards) Experience working in a nursery or early years setting Knowledge of the EYFS framework First Aid and Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete) Why join our Bank Team? Flexible work to suit your lifestyle Opportunity to gain experience across different nurseries Competitive hourly pay Supportive, values‑led organisation Ongoing training and development opportunities The chance to be part of a team that is passionate about improving children’s and families’ lives Our commitment to safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks, and safer recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

As a Bank Early Years Practitioner, you will provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. You will support children's development and wellbeing while building positive relationships with children, colleagues, and families.