Nursery Learning Support Assistant

Overview

1-2-1 Nursery Learning Support Assistant – Fixed Term

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 11/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Friday 13th February 2026

Contract Details: 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9.30am - 15.30pm;
Fixed term to 31st August 2026

• Be caring, calm, patient and firm.
• Be a team-worker who is flexible and willing.
• Commit to a child-centred nurturing ethos.
• Have experience with Nursery-aged pupils and knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
• Have experience of working with children with special educational needs.
• Create positive learning environments and be positive, encouraging, and able to motivate pupils.

We are a community-focused school for 2 to 11 year olds, located centrally in the Stifford Clays ward of Thurrock. The school has grown to accommodate 90 children in each year group and has a resource base provision for children with autism. We are an Ofsted Good school (2022) with a strong sense of pride and a focus on outstanding personal development provision.

At South West Essex Community Education Trust, we are dedicated to providing the best start in life for our pupils and ensuring every young person receives an education that maximises future life chances. Our vision is to deliver high-quality education and establish a national reputation for excellence. Our academies are united by shared values and the SWECET DNA:
Developing our people, Nurturing our differences, and Aspiring for excellence. We believe our colleagues are our most precious resource and support is provided through the SWECET Wellbeing Charter.

South West Essex Community Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including reference checks with previous employers, online checks, and an enhanced DBS check.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions involve appropriate checks and clearances. For any questions, visits from prospective candidates are welcome; please email recruitment.