Neway International are seeking a Childcare Worker to join our client based with Vale of Glamorgan Council. Location: Gladstone Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 1NH Hours: 35 hours per week (8:45am–4:15pm), term‑time only Start Date: 23 February 2026 Duration: Initially for 3 to 6 months likely to be extended after review. Employment Type: Temporary Rate: PAYE: £101.31 per day Limited/Umbrella: £133.33 per day About the Client Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Flying Start programme provides high‑quality early years support to children aged 2–3 and their families. The service works closely with parents, childcare teams, and wider professionals to promote children’s development, wellbeing, and school readiness within a safe, nurturing, and regulated childcare environment. The Role The Childcare Worker will support the delivery of high‑quality childcare within a Flying Start setting, acting as a key worker for a group of children and contributing to planning, development, and daily activities. The role involves close liaison with parents, colleagues, and partner agencies to ensure children’s needs are met in line with CIW standards. Key Responsibilities Provide high‑quality childcare for children aged 2–3 Act as a key worker, supporting individual care plans and wellbeing Liaise with parents, carers, and wider professionals Participate in planning and delivering developmental activities Maintain confidentiality and adhere to CIW regulated childcare standards Support monitoring and evaluation of the childcare setting Attend training, supervision, and team meetings as required Work flexibly across childcare/crèche settings when needed Uphold safeguarding and public protection responsibilities Take annual leave during school holidays only Candidate Requirements Experience working with young children in a childcare or early years setting Understanding of child development and early years practice Ability to build positive relationships with children and families Flexible, reliable, and able to work across different settings Strong communication and teamwork skills Commitment to confidentiality and professional standards Enhanced DBS covering both adult and child barred lists Two references (one from most recent employer; personal reference also required) Ability to explain any gaps in employment