UL-5809
10 August 2026
Cylch Meithrin Assistant
£13 per hour
We are hiring an Assistant on behalf of a local Welsh‑medium early years setting to support children aged 2 to school age with learning and play. The role helps create a warm, nurturing environment and supports families on their Welsh‑language journey.
Job Overview
The Cylch Meithrin Moelfre: We are passionate about giving all children the opportunity to play, learn and grow through Welsh, and aim to see new Welsh speakers flourish. The Cylch Meithrin offers opportunities for children in the area to learn through play. We also work very closely with parents and carers to provide them with support and information on choosing a Welsh language education, giving their children Welsh and where to start learning Welsh.
We want the cylch to be an employer that attracts a diverse group of talented individuals to work for us, staying and recommending us as a good employer. We put our faith in our staff and give them the power and support to do their best for the good of our families, our people and themselves. Reflecting the communities we support is important to us, therefore we welcome applications from individuals from all walks of life.
Responsibilities
Care and Education:
Support the Leader/Manager to ensure provision and service of the highest standard by developing activities and facilities to their full potential
Support the Leader/Manager to ensure that every child and their family are treated with respect while meeting the children’s social and emotional needs
Provide first-class care and education for children in our care
Support the aim of creating a Welsh language and cultural ethos within the provision, implementing the Immersion
Methodology
Implement the principles and objectives of the Curriculum for Wales
Contribute to planning the work and activities of the cylch in the short and long term
Implement various programmes such as the Curiosity Approach, Makaton friendly, Elklan, Jabadeio, Healthy Pre-School, Designed to Smile Scheme
Support the team to monitor, evaluate and assess the progress and development of each child.
Compliance with Standards:
Support the Leader/Manager to ensure compliance with the Flying Start, Early Education and Childcare Offer schemes
Follow the guidance, procedures and policies of the setting
Comply with the National Mandatory Standards and Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) Childcare and Play Regulations
Follow Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures at all times
Promote equality and inclusivity, reject discrimination, and address issues in accordance with the Equality and Diversity Policy
General:
Be professional and attend meetings as required
Commit to ongoing professional development. Attendance at occasional weekend training will be expected
Undertake any additional duties relevant to the role as directed by the Leader/Manager
Requirements
Essential
Interpersonal and communication skills of the highest standard in order to work with children and their families in a sensitive, positive and unprejudiced manner.
Ability to work as a positive member of the team.
Communicates effectively in spoken and written Welsh and English, or committed to developing Welsh language skills through Mudiad Meithrin schemes.
Relevant professional early years / childcare qualification, at a minimum of level 3
Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop
Knowledge of Curriculum for Wales / Foundation Learning
Knowledge of best practice when caring for children from birth up until school age
Must undertake an enhanced DBS as part of the role
Desireable
Knowledge and understanding of current regulations andpractices, including:
· National Minimum Standards and CIW Regulations
· Estyn
· Flying Start
Recent experience of providing quality early years care and/or education
Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers in order to support child development
Benefits
Pension Scheme Options
Paid term and non term time
Training oppurtunities
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