Nursery Assistant

Kents Hill Infant Academy, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PS

10 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
30 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 June 2025

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 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.
Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31/08/2027
Pay scale: Scale 3 Point 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

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

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.