PLAY ASSISTANT - TWINKLE STARS FLYING START

About The Service An exciting opportunity has become available at our Flying Start Childcare setting, to work under the Cardiff Council childcare provisions. We are looking for 2 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. Parents whose children have attended Twinkle Stars have said: “I am so grateful to the staff they helped my son and can see a huge improvement. They listened to us about concerns for our son and did all they could to support us. Can’t fault any of them. Our son loves going there”. A member of staff has said: ' I love working at Twinkle Star. The support from management is amazing, they are always there if you need anything. They are happy to offer opportunities for you to develop professionally and also learn new skills. I have worked in a few childcare settings and Twinkle Star has supported me the most, in my professional develop to carry out my job confidently. If you have a passion for working with children, Twinkle Star is the setting you would want to work for. ' Here's what the Care Inspectorate Wales said in our last inspection: 'Practitioners provide a nurturing and caring environment where the needs of the children come first. ........... The indoor and outdoor play areas provide a rich learning environment for children to explore and learn, and practitioners adapt the provision and resources in response to children's interests.' Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded programme targeted at children under 4 years of age and their families. Part-time childcare for 2-3 year olds is one part of the Flying Start offer. The childcare setting is supported by a committed and dedicated leadership team within Cardiff Parenting and Play. We are part of a wider multi agency team of professionals who deliver Parenting and Play Services across Cardiff. This provides opportunities for support to staff, excellent training opportunities and career progression. We also post on our Facebook pages – search for Cardiff Parenting – Rhianta Caerdydd to find out more. About the job We are looking for 2 Play Assistants to join our childcare team at Twinkle Stars. You will be directly employed by Cardiff Council to work at the setting. The Play Assistants 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 Assistants will have a commitment to children’s development and ensuring that the children and families feel safe, valued and respected at all times. Cardiff council we take the welfare of all of our staff seriously and we strive to deliver positive working arrangements that support our amazing workforce to feel respected and valued. Here’s some examples of how we try to achieve this, with opportunities for you as an employee: Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind. Excellent training and development opportunities provided by a knowledgeable and dedicated workforce development team whether you are newly qualified or an experienced practitioner who is an expert in your field. Opportunities for career development across the whole of Cardiff Early Help Team – we encourage career progression and support employees with ensuring that they have access to develop their strengths in all fields. Support provided through mentorship, supervision and a senior management team that recognises achievements and celebrates success. You will be supported with an induction and ongoing line management, supervision and professional development. What We Are Looking For From You We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our already established team. The successful candidate will need: A qualification in Children’s Care, Learning/ Play & Development (CCLD minimum Level 3) Please contact us prior to applying for the post if you would like to discuss whether your qualification or training is relevant. Or look at the list of qualifications online. Proven experi