Childcare Practitioner Level 2

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

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).

HOURS: 37 (cover 4 long days or 5 short ones)

SALARY: £22,251 - £22,451 per annum

CWA are proud of the work that we do at our Applewood Nursery. 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)

The successful candidate will hold a minimum of a relevant level 2 qualification with a level 3 qualification being desirable. where a level 3 qualification is held the salary range will be £22,551 - £22,751 per annum., We offer an excellent package including a 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, 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.