Job Ref No. ECC2058-65S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: Scale 3 Points 5-6
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 09/07/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 13th July 2026  

Job Description

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Little Leaves Nursery @ Hazelmere is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Nursery Assistant to join our team on a one-year maternity leave contract.

At Little Leaves, we are committed to a child-led, play-based early years curriculum where curiosity, creativity and joy are at the heart of every day. We're looking for someone who brings energy, imagination and a genuine sense of fun, and who can help us create the rich, varied experiences our children need to learn and thrive.

A relevant Level 3 early years qualification is essential for this role.

Hours: 8.00am to 3.30pm

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to meet you. Please get in touch to arrange a visit and see what makes Little Leaves such a special place for our children.

Please note: We do not accept CVs. Applications must be submitted only using the online application process.

Information about the School

Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery is located in the Greenstead area of Colchester.

We have a well resourced school with an array of additional spaces including a purpose built space to support children with complex special needs.

In addition to our teaching staff and generous allocation of classroom support, we also employ therapeutic staff to support our children. We work in close partnership with our consortium schools (North Essex Schools Partnership) and Child First Trust to provide the best possible provision for our children and their families.

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

Steven Turnbull
Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester
Essex, CO4 3JP
Telephone: 01206 861836
Email: admin@hazelmere-inf.essex.sch.uk

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