Flying Start Childcare Apprentice (5 Days a Week 35 hours ) - 2 posts available


Company:	Vale of Glamorgan Council
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Barry, CF63 1NH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	17 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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Summary

Closing date

18-Aug-2026

Reference Number

SS01198

Location

Barry

Actual salary

£11,739.00 - £11,739.00 per Year

Contract Type

Temporary / Fixed Term

Position Type

Full Time

About us

The Vale of Glamorgan is welcoming applications within its Flying Start Programme. Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded programme and is available in targeted areas supporting all families to give 0-3-year olds a Flying Start in life. The programme aims to provide intensive support services for children and their families.

The focus of the programme is on promoting language, cognitive, social and emotional skills, physical development and the early identification of high needs. This is achieved through the delivery of health support and guidance, parenting groups and support and free part time childcare.

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

Pay Details: Apprentice Rates per hour dependent on age based on National Minimum Wage rates:

18-20: £8.60/ph

21+: £11.44/ph

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, term time only

Main Place of Work: Barry

Temporary Reason: Welsh Government funded project

Description:

To support the team in providing high quality childcare provision for children aged 2-3 years within Flying Start settings

About you

You will need:

Experience/ Interest of working with Babies/Young children and their families

Basic knowledge of child development

A good general education.

Willingness to work toward QCF level 2 and level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development, within an agreed timescale.

Motivation and enthusiasm for the post and an understanding of the tasks required.

Friendly and approachable manner and be able to communicate with a range of professionals and parents

Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced DBS with Child barred list

For Further Information, contact: Claire Urch – Early Years and Childcare Manager – curch@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or Emma Selby – Childcare Manager – emselby@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or telephone 01446 732180/01446 725106

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.

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