Nursery Assistant

Job Ref No. ECC3838-109S

Position Type: Early Years

Pay Range: Scale 3 point 5-6

Position Start Date: 02/02/2026

Contract Type: Part-time

Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 06/01/2026

Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 12th January 2026

Job Title: Nursery Assistant – Winter Gardens Academy

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

Actual Salary: £17,882.56 – £18,166.35 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Position Overview

Are you passionate about early childhood development? Winter Gardens 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!

In this role, you will play a vital part 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 – Thursday, and 8:30am – 1:30pm Friday, term time only.

Responsibilities

Supporting the daily routine of nursery students and contributing to a nurturing environment.

Assisting in implementing educational activities and maintaining a safe, tidy setting.

Working closely with the Lead Nursery teacher and colleagues to meet development goals.

Benefits

• 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

How to Apply

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 699305 to arrange directly. We look forward to meeting you!

Information about the School

We are a friendly, happy and caring school and are looking for a candidate who will contribute to our very effective learning environment.

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.

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.

Winter Gardens 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.