Early Years Assistant

Early Years Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Early Years Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Nursery

Published
September 8, 2026

Location
Hoo

Category
Early Years, Primary & Middle

Job Type
Teaching Assistant

Short Summary
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Nursery is looking for a motivated and experienced Early Years Assistant to join our dedicated team.

Salary
£12.71 - £13.14 per hour - based on qualification

Working Pattern
35 hours per week, Term Time Only

Documents
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Closing Date
September 21, 2026

Description

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Candidates must hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in order to comply with staff:child EYFS ratios. You can check your qualification(s) by visiting the .gov website. Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring evidence of their qualification(s) to their interview.

Are you passionate about caring for young children and helping them explore, learn, and grow? Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Nursery is looking for a motivated and experienced Early Years Assistant to join our dedicated team. We are seeking an educator who is truly committed to enhancing our provision and providing our children with excellent opportunities to learn and develop.

You will play a dynamic role working across all of our rooms, adapting your support to meet the needs of our children within our 2-3 year old room. This is a high-energy age group where your ability to foster curiosity and support rapid developmental milestones will truly shine. At our nursery, you'll join a supportive, experienced, and fun team who are dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment. We pride ourselves on the exciting, nurturing spaces we offer our little learners, and we are looking for a candidate with a sound knowledge of how to support and extend children's learning at every stage.

Why you'll love working with us:

• Work with a highly experienced nursery team who have been part of our nursery family for over 20 years.
• Enjoy fantastic outdoor spaces where children can explore and learn through play.
• Be part of a vibrant school community with strong links to our primary and secondary sites.
• Benefit from opportunities to develop your skills and gain additional qualifications if you wish.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Our nursery is open all year, with only three short closure periods: one week at Christmas and two weeks during the summer.

If you're caring, reliable, and excited about making a difference to young children's lives, we would love to hear from you!

This is a fixed term, term-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week (8am - 4pm) and offers an hourly rate of £12.71 - £13.14 per hour - based on qualification based on qualification.

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Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Nursery is looking for a motivated and experienced Early Years Assistant to join our dedicated team., Are you passionate about caring for young children and helping them explore, learn, and grow? Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Nursery is looking for a motivated and experienced Early Years Assistant to join our dedicated team. We are seeking an educator who is truly committed to enhancing our provision and providing our children with excellent opportunities to learn and develop. You will play a dynamic role working across all of our rooms, adapting your support to meet the needs of our children within our 2-3 year old room. This is a high-energy age group where your ability to foster curiosity and support rapid developmental milestones will truly shine. At our nursery, you'll join a supportive, experienced, and fun team who are dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment. We pride ourselves on the exciting, nurturing spaces we offer our little learners, and we are looking for a candidate with a sound knowledge of how to support and extend children's learning at every stage.

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits. Candidates must hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in order to comply with staff:child EYFS ratios. You can check your qualification(s) by visiting the .gov website. Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring evidence of their qualification(s) to their interview., Why you'll love working with us:

• Work with a highly experienced nursery team who have been part of our nursery family for over 20 years.
• Enjoy fantastic outdoor spaces where children can explore and learn through play.
• Be part of a vibrant school community with strong links to our primary and secondary sites.
• Benefit from opportunities to develop your skills and gain additional qualifications if you wish.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Our nursery is open all year, with only three short closure periods: one week at Christmas and two weeks during the summer. If you're caring, reliable, and excited about making a difference to young children's lives, we would love to hear from you!, This is a fixed term, term-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week (8am - 4pm) and offers an hourly rate of £12.71 - £13.14 per hour - based on qualification based on qualification.