Job Description

Contract: Fixed term contract - until 31/08/2027

Hours: 7 hours 30 minutes

Working weeks: 38 working weeks - term time only

Salary: Scale 2, Point 4

4,127.04 (actual salary)

Application Closes: Wednesday 25th June 2025 Midday

Interview Date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025

Start Date: Monday 1st September 2025

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 11:30am - 1:00pm Monday - 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

Take the Next Step:

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the office team directly at 01268 792500, to schedule an appointment. We hope to meet you.

We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience as we reserve the right to close this job opportunity early.

Kents Hill Infant Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.

As part of the South Essex Academy Trust, we are an equal opportunities employer.

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

Pay: 4,127.04 per year

Expected hours: 7.30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/06/2025
Reference ID: KEN00169
Expected start date: 01/09/2025