Nursery Assistant - 15.45 hrs

Shorefields; Benfleet; Remote; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Academy

Employee Assistance Programme

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Kents Hill Infant Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust, seeks a caring Nursery Assistant to support early years development and daily nursery operations. The role is part-time, mornings and afternoons during term time, with DBS clearance required and safeguarding as a priority.

You will help nurture emotional, physical and educational growth, work as part of a warm team, and contribute to a welcoming environment for children and families.

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood development and learning.
• Ability to support emotional and physical development of young children.
• Willingness to work as part of a supportive nursery team.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day nursery operations and routines.
• Assist children to engage in age-appropriate activities and routines.
• Contribute to safeguarding and creating a caring, inclusive environment.

Skills

Nursery care

Child development

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2971-110S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: Scale 3, Point 6-7

Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 19/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Week Commencing 23rd November 2026

Contract: Fixed Term until 9th April 2027

Scale: Scale 3, Point 6-7 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Start Date: Monday 4th January 2027

Nurture, Encourage and Support - Nursery Assistant Wanted!

Are you passionate about early childhood development? Kents Hill Infant Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT) is looking for a caring and patient Nursery Assistant to join their 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 play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery whilst supporting children's emotional, physical and educational development.

You will be working 8:30am to 11:45am Tuesday and 8:30am to 3:15pm on Thursday 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

If you're ready to make a real impact and take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!

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.

Information about the School

Our school is happy, friendly and very successful and as of January 1st 2019 we are delighted to be one of a family of schools as part of the South Essex Academy Trust. We aim to provide an exciting, stimulating, safe and secure environment where outstanding learning takes place. We are very much a family school. The ethos of the school is reflected in excellent relationships and in its purposeful and caring atmosphere. Parents, carers, staff and directors all contribute to our success. Our children make excellent progress and the school enjoys very high standards. We firmly believe that "every child matters" and we provide the highest quality learning opportunities for all our children. This includes a broad range of extra curricular activities.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.