Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

College of West Anglia; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

College course fee waivers

Teacher Pension Scheme

Local business discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Well-being committee

Training and development

Job summary

The College of West Anglia Applewood Nursery in Kings Lynn is seeking an experienced Nursery Practitioner Level 3 to join our team. The role covers care in the Bumblebees (3 months–2 years) and Grasshoppers (3–4½ years) rooms with key worker responsibilities.

Hours are 18.5 per week (two long days or three shorter days) with regular overtime; salary £12,875–£13,075 per year. The setting follows EYFS, opens 08:00–17:30 Monday to Friday all year, and offers extensive benefits and staff development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a level 3 qualification in childcare.
• Demonstrated experience in nursery settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support for children in the Baby and 3–4 year old rooms (Bumblebees and Grasshoppers).
• Fulfil key worker responsibilities and contribute to EYFS planning and activities.

Skills

Level 3 childcare

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

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: 18.5 per week (2 long days or 3 shorter days, with regular overtime available)

SALARY: £12,875 - £13,075 per annum (£25,749 - £26,149 FTE)

Vacancy in our baby room (Bumblebees) and our 3 - 4 year old room (Grasshoppers)

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 qualified Childcare Practitioner to join our team.

BENEFITS

• generous annual leave allowance of 37 days per year for curriculum staff
• five College closure days
• Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• fee waivers on some College courses
• a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers' Pension Scheme (current employer contribution is 23.68%)
• discounts with local businesses
• access to a cycle to work scheme
• well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• comprehensive training and development

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12noon, Wednesday 23 September 2026

Interviews are provisionally planned for 5 and 6 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 needs 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.