Hafod Primary School : Senior Childcare Worker

Salary: GBP 29,071.00 - 32,046.00 per year

Hafod Rainbows Senior Childcare Worker

Closing date: 12.00pm on 25 November 2026

Shortlisting: 26 November 2026

Interview Date: In the week commencing 30 November 2026

Post to commence: January 2027

Grade 6 SCP (pt 11-17) £29,071 - £32,046 per annum (pro rata). 40 weeks -35 hours per week.

Please note that this salary is subject to term time only adjustment if appointment date is after the start of the academic year.

We are pleased to invite applications from motivated, committed and enthusiastic candidates for the role of Senior Flying Start Childcare Worker within Hafod Rainbows Flying Start.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing high-quality early years care and who is looking to join a highly successful team. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering nurturing, developmentally rich childcare for children aged 2-3, helping to create a safe, engaging and supportive environment for all children in our setting.

Applicants will need a recognised childcare qualification suitable for Flying Start. More information on suitable qualifications can be found here: Flying Start | Social Care Wales

Other requirements include strong literacy skills and previous experience of delivering childcare provision to children aged 2-3. You will also need to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for supporting children and their families as part of Flying Start and our community-focused school.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure. Childcare qualifications and having effective ICT skills to enhance learning could prove advantageous.

Application forms can be downloaded from the City and County of Swansea website at www.swansea.gov.uk . Please include an application letter for the position with your form. For further information, please contact the Flying Start Manager at the school.

Application form - school-based support staff ( Word doc, 134 KB )

Hafod Primary School_Senior Childcare Worker_JD_CY_EN ( PDF, 499 KB )

Completed forms should be returned 12pm on closing date. for the attention of the Responsible Individual, Mr Timm Dadds, to the school email: [email protected]

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Last modified on 23 October 2026

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