Salary
Grade 2 - £24,413 pro rata
Contractual hours
16
Basis
Fixed Term
Job category/type
Education
Job reference
REQAA6728
Childcare Training Development Scheme
Pembrokeshire County Council
Grade 2 - £24,413 for 16 hours per week for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £9,273.29 pro rata.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children? Coastlands CP School Club is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Flying Start Childcare Trainee Scheme, designed to help you build a rewarding career in early years education.
We are offering a part time Trainee Playgroup Assistant role for 16 hours per week over 18 months. Within this role you will be expected to complete the CCPLD accredited qualification. This opportunity will provide you with hands on experiences working with other dedicated members of our childcare team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and caring individual who is ready to take their first steps into the childcare profession. Idea candidates will have a genuine interest in
working with children aged 0–3 years. We are looking for candidates who are patient, nurturing, and able to engage positively with young children. You must be able to work well as part of a small team and follow guidance from experienced staff.
You must not be in full-time education or training at the time of applying
Previous experience in childcare is not required—just a strong desire to learn and grow in the field.
Start Date: October 2025
Take your first step into a fulfilling career in childcare. Apply now and become part of a vibrant team dedicated to giving children the best possible start in life.
Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Support & Additional Info
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* Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
* Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.