Flying Start Childcare Worker

32 hours per week

Fixed Term up to 31 March 2028

Term Time

Monday to Friday (8:30 am – 3:15 on two days 8.30 - 3:30 on three days)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children?

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Childcare Worker to join our Flying Start team, supporting children aged 2-3 years old to give them the best start in life.

Why join us?

Enjoy the benefits of working term-time, offering a fantastic work-life balance.

Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

Be part of a supportive, professional team committed to delivering high-quality early years education.

Work closely with a range of professionals through multi-agency partnerships, ensuring children and families receive the best possible support.

Continuous opportunities for professional development and training.

What we’re looking for:

Someone who has a genuine passion for working with young children.

A caring, motivated, and reliable individual who is committed to supporting children’s development.

Experience or understanding of multi-agency working to support families holistically.

Will hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification ideally be working towards a level 4 leadership and management qualification as set out in the Social Care Wales qualification Framework for Flying Start.

https://socialcare.wales/qualifications-funding/qualification-framework

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a rewarding, community-focused service that helps give children the best possible start in life. The position is initially based in our Sarn setting and the hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30-3.30pm, during term time only.

Apply today and help us shape the future for our youngest learners!

For more information or to apply, please contact Rowena Lee on [email protected]

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 28 October 2028

Shortlisting Date: 02 November 2026

Interview Date: 10 November 2026

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Job reference

19219

Date posted

15/10/2026

Application closing date

28/10/2026

Location

Bridgend County Borough

Salary

£20,199 per annum

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Contractual hours

32

Basis

Term time

Job category/type

Early Years and Childcare

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