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Job Ref No. ECC3838-97S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: Scale 3 point 5-6
Position Start Date: 30/06/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 09/06/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 16th June 2025  

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School: Winter Gardens Academy

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Contract: Fixed Term until 03/07/2026 (Maternity cover)

Hours per week: 36 hours per week (38 weeks - Term time only)

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

Actual Salary: £20,123.13 - £20,442.14 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Application Closes: Monday 9th June 2025 Midday

Interview Date: Week Commencing 16th June 2025

Support, Nurture and Encourage - Nursery Assistant Wanted!

Are you a supportive and caring Nursery Assistant? Winter Gardens Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), is looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dynamic 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 36 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm and Fridays 7:30am - 1:30pm, 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 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.

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.

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Contact Information

Sam Turner
Westwood Academy
Beresford Close
Hadleigh, Benfleet
Essex, SS7 2SU
Telephone: 01702 559467
Email: recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk

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