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Nursery Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 13 March 2026
Salary: £95 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 April 2026
Location: Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 206539

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Summary

Nursery Nurse - Early Years ALN Support


Cardiff | £95+ per day | Full-time | Term-time only

Some children just need a little more help to find their voice.

We're working with a specialist early years setting in Cardiff that supports young children with additional learning needs including autism, communication difficulties and complex developmental needs.

The team are looking for a patient, nurturing Nursery Nurse who understands that progress for some children might be learning to sit with a group, communicate a need, or simply feel safe enough to explore their environment.

If you enjoy working in early years but want a role where the work genuinely matters, this could be a brilliant fit.

This isn't a typical nursery role.

You'll spend your time helping young children:

• develop communication and interaction skills
• explore sensory play and structured learning activities
• build trust and confidence with adults
• regulate emotions and feel safe in the classroom
• take part in routines that build independence

Some children may require additional support with personal care or mobility, so the role requires someone who is comfortable providing hands-on support where needed.

The school aren't looking for someone perfect on paper.

They're looking for someone who is:
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naturally calm and patient


naturally calm and patient
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comfortable supporting children with additional needs


comfortable supporting children with additional needs
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able to build trusting relationships with young children


able to build trusting relationships with young children
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happy working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff


happy working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff

Many successful staff in this setting have backgrounds in:

Early years education
Nursery work
Support work
Childcare
Psychology or child development graduates

Staff often tell us they stay because:

• the team genuinely support each other
• training is built into the role
• children make progress in ways that really matter
• every day feels meaningful

£95+ per day starting pay
Support from people who understand education
Ongoing ALN and behaviour training
Long-term opportunities within specialist settings

If you enjoy working with young children and want to be part of a team that makes a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.



Apply through SENploy or send your CV directly to Educators First for an informal conversation about the role.

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