Casual Nursery Assistant/Practitioner

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Fee waivers on some courses

Job summary

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA in Kings Lynn invites applications for a Casual Nursery Assistant/Practitioner at Applewood Nursery. Salary £13.07–£13.59 per hour plus holiday pay, with annualised leave and pension benefits. Minimum Level 2 childcare qualification required, and part-time casual hours offering flexibility.

Open Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:30, the role supports children’s development under EYFS, with key worker responsibilities and a welcoming team environment at Applewood Nursery.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Level 2 childcare qualification.
• Demonstrates passion and commitment to children's development.
• Willingness to work casual hours.

Responsibilities

• Support children's social, play and emotional development.
• Assist with EYFS-based activities and routines.
• Provide essential support with key worker responsibilities.

Skills

Childcare passion

Team player

Education

Level 2 childcare qualification

Job description

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Casual Nursery Assistant/Practitioner

Reference: OCT20262922

Expiry date: 12:00, Tue, 27th Oct 2026

Location: Kings Lynn

Benefits: We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance, plus five college closure days pro rata for part-time, fee waivers on some College courses and a contributory pension scheme.

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.

JOB TITLE: Nursery Assistant Level 2 / Nursery Practitioner Level 3

LOCATION: Applewood Nursery, Kings Lynn

HOURS: Casual

SALARY: £13.07 - £13.59 per hour (plus holiday pay of £2.59 - £2.69 per hour) (£25,149 to £26,149 FTE 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

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff,plusfive College closure days,plusBank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Chloe Aitken on [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12noon, Tuesday 27 October 2026

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 28/29/30 October 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.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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.