Nursery Assistant

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Contract: Permanent Hours Per Week: 26 hours 30 minutes Scale: Scale 3 Point 6-7 (Depending on qualifications and experience) Actual Salary: £15,964.90 - £16,212.28 Start Date: ASAP following interviews Closing Date: Monday 24th August 2026 Midday Interview Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 Nurture, Encourage and Support - Nursery Assistant Wanted! Are you passionate about early childhood development? Bardfield 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 12:00pm - 3:30pm Monday and Tuesday, 8:15am - 3:30pm Wednesday and Thursday and 8:15am - 2:15pm Fridays, 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 553488 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. Bardfield 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.