Overview
Pentrechwyth Primary School: Flying Start Childcare Worker
Ladybirds Flying Start
Pentrechwyth Primary School
Bonymaen Road
Pentrechwyth, Swansea
SA1 7AP
Head Teacher: Miss AJ Christopherson
Childcare Manager: Miss Sarah Poole
Email: Pooles21@hwbcymru.net
Tel: School - 01792 653186 / Flying Start - 01792 341485
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Ladybirds, Pentrechwyth Flying Start setting. Flying Start is a Welsh Government initiative, which seeks to offer support for targeted pre-school children and their families, living in designated areas of deprivation. Flying Start offers children access to high quality childcare as part of a multi-agency team approach, in order to improve outcomes in preparation for school and the long term.
Responsibilities
* Support the Flying Start Manager and Deputy in providing high quality childcare provision in the Flying Start setting.
* Work as part of a team and demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for supporting children and their families as part of Flying Start and a community-focused school.
Qualifications and Skills
* Relevant qualifications and high standard literacy skills.
* Prior experience delivering childcare provision to children under the age of 3.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
How to Apply
* Application forms are on the Swansea council website; please check the relevant qualifications. The link for the qualification framework is https://socialcare.wales/qualification-framework.
* Return completed application forms via post or electronically via email. The school postal address and e-mail addresses are stated above. If returning by post, ensure correct postage as incorrect postage may mean that your application does not reach us.
Dates and Process
* The post will commence as soon as possible following receipt of a valid DBS check and suitable references.
* Closing date: Monday 6 October 2025 at 3 pm
* Shortlisting: Tuesday 7 October 2025
* Interviews: Wednesday 15 October 2025
Safeguarding
Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding
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