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Job Title: Nursery Assistant - Parkwood Academy
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 32 hours per week
Scale: Scale 3 Point 5-6 (Depending on experience)
Actual Salary: £17,887.22 - £18,170.79 (Depending on experience)
Application Closes: Midday Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 8th September 2025
Start Date: ASAP after interviews
Support, Nurture, and Encourage - Nursery Assistant wanted!
Are you a supportive and caring Nursery Assistant? Parkwood Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), is looking for Nursery Assistant to join our 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 join our caring nursery team and help young children grow in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. If you are an enthusiastic and passionate Nursery Assistant, we'd love to hear from you!
You will be working 32 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8:15am - 3:40pm and Friday 8:15am to 1:50pm, 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!
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 01245 354605 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.
Parkwood 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.
Information about the School
Nestled in the heart of Melbourne Drive, Chelmsford, Parkwood Academy is a thriving primary school within the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), a dynamic network of schools that champion collaboration and mutual support. SEAT is a multi-academy trust comprising a family of primary schools that actively work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and staff.