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Nursery Assistant - Brookfield Primary Academy
Start Date: Feb 2026
Working Hours: 25 hours per week (5 hours per day), Monday to Friday, term time only
Contract: Initially fixed term until 31 August 2026 when it will be reviewed.
Are you looking for a brilliant opportunity to shape the lives of our youngest learners? We are on the hunt for a dedicated Nursery Assistant to join our team and help create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive!
The Role
This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about early years education and wants to work whilst being part of a supportive community. You will support the daily operations of the Nursery, ensuring a safe and engaging space for children to grow.
What you will bring:
1. A range of essential criteria including a passion for early years development.
2. The ability to meet all aspects of the person specification for the role.
3. Evidence and examples of proven experience in a similar educational setting.
4. A commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all pupils.
Why choose LEO Academy Trust?
5. LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in-house CPD.
6. We also work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff including e-learning and face-to-face workshops.
7. We believe in the importance of succession planning, and that we are well placed to support you in your next challenge.
8. We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home grown’ talent.
9. Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing offer, including a digital staff well-being platform and various staff benefits.
10. Discounted wraparound care and nursery fees
The Small Print
LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This means we will verify your identity, check your right to work in the UK, and ensure you have the required professional qualifications. We will obtain an enhanced DBS certificate and, where applicable, carry out overseas checks. We will also check references covering at least the last two years and ask you to explain any gaps in your employment history.
Other Information
As part of our due diligence, we carry out online searches (including social media) for all shortlisted candidates. All candidates should detail how you meet the aspects of the person specification for the role - please see the job description and person specification. You should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all essential criteria (if not marked as essential, please assume all are essential), by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. We are unable to accept CV’s without a completed application.
Reasonable adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team to tell us what changes or help you might need.
Apply early...
Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in the Applicant guide on our website. To find out more about the Trust, please visit our website.
Safeguarding Statement
Please note:
11. This role can only be worked in the UK from the location provided and not from overseas.
12. For this role the Trust would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa. We are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
13. Feedback will only be provided upon request if you attend an interview.
14. In line with KCSiE statutory guidelines, the Trust will use internet searches, including social media searches to perform pre- employment checks on candidates in the course of recruitment. The Trust will act in accordance with its data protection and equal opportunities obligations.
15. Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and/or members of the community, must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that they are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities.
16. LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.
17. LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. For further information, please refer to our applicant guide on our website.