Midday Assistant - Nursery - 3 hours

Academy Parent Consultative Group; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Kents Hill Infant Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), seeks a caring Nursery Midday Assistant to supervise lunchtime for our youngest pupils. The role is fixed-term until 9 April 2027, 3 hours per week, term-time only, with paid salary in a scale aligned to qualifications and experience.

During lunchtimes (11:45–12:45 Tue/Thu and 11:45–12:15 Wed/Fri) you will help create a safe, nurturing space indoors and outdoors, contributing to belonging, compassion and empowerment within

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support nursery children at lunchtime, ensuring a safe and calm indoor/outdoor environment.

Job description

Job Title: Midday Assistant - Nursery

Contract: Fixed Term until 9th April 2027

Hours per week: 3 hours per week

Scale: Scale 2, Point 4-5 (depending on qualifications and experience)

Actual Salary: £1,759.86 - £1,787.66

Application Closes: Tuesday 17th November 2026 Midday

Interview Date: Week commencing 23rd November 2026

Start Date: Monday 4th January 2027

Engage, Encourage and Support - Nursery Midday Assistant Wanted!

Do you enjoy working with young children and making a difference in their day? Kents Hill Infant Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT) is looking for caring and patient Nursery Midday Assistant to join our warm and supportive team!

At SEAT, we believe in belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment - values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this role, you will supervise and support our youngest children during lunchtime and ensure a safe and calm environment both indoors and outdoors.

You will be working 11:45am to 12:45pm Tuesday and Thursday and 11:45am to 12:15pm Wednesday and Friday, term time only.

What’s in it for you?

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where you’re truly valued
• A Leadership Academy to fuel your professional growth
• A strong focus on staff well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme
• The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school, call 01268 792500 to arrange directly. We look forward to meeting you!

At the South Essex Academy Trust, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively promote equality of opportunity for all.

Kents Hill Infant Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. We adhere to safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.

We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline.