Job Title:                                                  Nursery Assistant

Contract:                                                 Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

Hours per week:                                 31 hours per week 

Weeks per year:                                 38 weeks per year           

Scale:                                                         Scale 3, Point 5-6 (depending on experience and qualifications)

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

Start Date:                                             ASAP after interviews

Application Closes:                          Thursday 26th February 2026 Midday

Interview Date:                                  Week commencing 2nd  March 2026

Nurture, Encourage and Support – Nursery Assistant Wanted!

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!

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 – Thursday, and 8:30am – 1:30pm 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
• 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!

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school, call 01268 699305 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.

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.