Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified) - Baby Room in King's Lynn

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Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified) - Baby Room

Reference: JUL20267634

Expiry date: 11:00, Wed, 5th Aug 2026

Location: Kings Lynn

Benefits

• generous annual leave allowance
• five college closure days pro rata for part-time
• fee waivers on some College courses
• contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff
• five College closure days
• Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• fee waivers on some College courses
• contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme
• discounts with local businesses
• access to a cycle to work scheme
• well-being committee
• access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• comprehensive training and development

Do you hold a level 3 qualification in child care? Are you looking for a new challenge? This could be the role for you.

JOB TITLE: Nursery Practitioner Level 3

LOCATION: Applewood Nursery, Kings Lynn

HOURS: 37 per week (4 long days or 5 shorter days)

CWA are proud of the work that we do at our Applewood nursery, most recently graded as ‘good’ by Ofsted. Each day we provide a fantastic range of play and educational activities. There is regular routine, which takes into account the differing stages of development and individual interests of the children in our care. Activities are planned in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and we seek to involve children in the planning processes to ensure we satisfy their needs and interests.

Applewood Nursery is a thriving purpose built nursery in the grounds of The College of West Anglia and provides childcare opportunities to the local community as well as our own staff. This role provides essential support for both our children and includes key worker responsibilities.. We are open Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:30, all year round. We accept Early Education funded children. We have three rooms in the nursery:- Bumblebees (3 months - 2 years), Ladybirds (2 - 3 years) and Grasshoppers (3 - 4 and a half years)

We are looking for an experienced Level 3 qualifiedChildcare Practitioner to join our team.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving nursery team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12noon, Wednesday 5 August 2026

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk) .

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.