Nursery Practitioner/ Nursery Assistant (L2/3 qualified)

Due to continued growth and investment we are looking to recruit additional Nursery Assistants and Nursery Practitioners to support our existing team. Whether you hold a level 2 or 3 qualification we want to hear from you. Your passion, enthusiasm and commitment to supporting children to develop their social, play and emotional skills is more important than years of experience. Whether you are newly qualified or simply looking for a change this could be the role for you.

LOCATION: Applewood Nursery, Kings Lynn

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

SALARY: £24,862 to £25,385 per annum (dependent on qualification level and experience)

Please note that we can only accept applications from candidates who hold a minimum of a relevant level 2 qualification in childcare. 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).

BENEFITS

• Generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff, plus five College closure days, plus 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
• Focus on staff well-being with access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive training and development
• Job share opportunities available for the right candidates

To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk. For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Rachel Boast on rachel.boast@cwa.ac.uk.

Closing date for receipt of all applications: midnight, Sunday 12 April 2026

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 22 April 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. No agencies please.