Job Description

Job Title: Nursery Assistant - Kents Hill Infant Academy

Contract: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027

Hours per week: Up to 32 hours 30 minutes per week (Part time roles available)

Hours per day: 6 hours 30 minutes per day

Scale: Scale 3, Point 6

Actual Salary: 18,454.71 (based on 32 hours 30 minutes)

Start Date: Monday 1st September 2025

Application Closes: Monday 30th June 2025 Midday

Interview Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025

Nurture, Encourage and Support - Nursery Assistants Wanted!

Are you passionate about early childhood development? Due to high demand, Kents Hill Infant Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT) is extending its nursery provision and are looking for caring and patient

Nursery Assistants

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 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 - 3:30pm Monday - Friday, term time only. There are flexible opportunities for those wanting part time hours and multiple applicants will be considered for this role.

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!

Apply now and be part of something amazing!

Please click the 'Apply for this Vacancy' button to complete our application form. Once completed, send it along with your Recruitment Monitoring Information form to recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk.

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.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: 18,454.71 per year

Expected hours: 32.30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/06/2025
Reference ID: KEN00170
Expected start date: 01/09/2025