We are recruiting a Childcare Cover Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 31 Hours per week, 6 Hours 12 minutes Monday – Friday.
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027, Term Time Only with potential for extension depending on continued funding (39 Working weeks)
Location: Designated main base but working at various Flying Start settings across the borough
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.
We pay an attractive salary of Grade 4 (Level 2 qualified)£20,083 (SCP 9) / Grade 5 (Level 3 qualified) £20,407.28 - £21,416.82 (SCP 10- SCP 13) and offer access to training and development opportunities.
Are you ready to take the next step in your childcare career?
We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Childcare Cover Assistant to join our vibrant Flying Start Childcare team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families across our community.
What You’ll Be Doing: Supporting the delivery of high-quality childcare in line with Flying Start guidance, CIW standards, and childcare regulations. Supporting the setting to offer a safe and nurturing environment for all children. Championing inclusive practices and supporting children with emerging or additional needs. Building strong relationships with parents/carers and working collaboratively with multi-agency partners. Assisting with monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to ensure the continued success of our Flying Start provision.
As a Childcare Cover Assistant, flexibility is key and your role will be to support our childcare settings across the Caerphilly Borough as needed.
What We’re Looking For: A Level 2 or Level 3 CCPLD childcare qualification (or equivalent) A passion for early years and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality care A knowledge of Welsh Government Flying Start Quality Childcare Guidelines.
For the role, we ask that you have:
- Achieve the NVQ level 3 Childcare Learning and Development qualification within the first year of employment
- CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Early Years and Childcare qualification or similar relevant qualification
- Effective communicator, able to build positive working relationships with children, parents, staff teams from varying agencies, and senior managers
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Fiona Santos on 07810438505 or email santof@caerphilly.gov.uk
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.
Caerphilly County Borough Council does not receive applications submitted via the StudySmarter website. All applications must be submitted through our official Council website.
