Nursery Assistant - 16.15hrs

Academy Parent Consultative Group; South Benfleet; On-site; GBP 9,800 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Academy

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff well-being focus

Job summary

Kents Hill Infant Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring Nursery Assistant to join their warm, supportive team. You will help with day-to-day nursery routines and support children's emotional, physical and educational development.

The role is fixed-term until 9 April 2027, 16 hours 15 minutes per week, with term-time hours Tue 8:30-15:15 and Wed 8:30-12:15. Applications close 19 November 2026; DBS certification and references are required; SEAT champions safeguarding and equality of

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood development.
• Caring and patient with children.
• DBS certificate and satisfactory references required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day nursery routines and activities.
• Assist in promoting children's emotional, physical and educational development.

Job description

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Contract: Fixed Term until 9th April 2027

Hours per week: 16 hours 15 minutes per week

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

Actual Salary: £9,837.06 - £9,993.52

Start Date: Monday 4th January 2027

Application Closes: Thursday 19th November 2026 Midday

Interview Date: Week commencing 23rd November 2026

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 3:15pm Tuesday and Thursday and 8:30am to 12:15pm Wednesday, 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!

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.