Apprentice Educator

N Family Club; Buckhurst Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Flexible working

35 days holiday including Me day and X

Job summary

N Family Club in Buckhurst Hill is seeking an Apprentice Educator to join our Nursery Education team. You’ll gain hands-on experience while working toward your Early Years apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3).

Rotating around rooms, you’ll provide safe, inspiring care and, after completion, progress to a qualified educator role and build your future with us. No prior experience required—just passion for education, energy, and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; genuine passion for education and changing lives of children.
• Positive, glass-half-full outlook.
• Drive and motivation with a 'make it happen' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver our learning through play ethos with care and flair.
• Support daily routines to ensure smooth transitions between activities.
• Plan engaging learning experiences to support child development.
• Carry out observations, assessments and planning for key children.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents.
• Support mealtime supervision in line with safety policies.
• Keep areas clean and tidy throughout the day.
• Commit to apprenticeship path and gain Early Years qualifications.

Skills

Passion for education

Customer service

High energy

Motivation

Willingness to learn

Education

Early Years Apprenticeship (Level 2/3)

Job description

Description

We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider. At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!

Department: Nursery Education

Location: Buckhurst Hill, Essex

Compensation: £19,656 - £20,717 / year

Description

We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early years education provider. At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!

As an Apprentice Educator at N Family, you’ll gain hands‑on experience whilst working towards your apprenticeship in Early Years (Level 2 or Level 3). Rotating around the nursery rooms, you’ll give safe and inspirational care to every child you work with. As soon as your apprenticeship is finished, you’ll move into a qualified educator role with us and begin to build your future!

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver our ‘learning through play’ ethos and our N Curriculum with care and flair.
• Learn and support our daily routine to ensure smooth transitions from mealtimes to naptimes to playtimes.
• Learn to plan innovative, challenging learning experiences to support child development.
• Learn how to carry out high-quality observations, assessments, and planning for key children.
• Learn how to build strong, trusting relationships with parents.
• Learn how to support mealtime supervision in line with N’s safety policies.
• Make sure every area is kept clean and tidy throughout the day.
• Commit to your apprenticeship path and gain your Early Years qualification.

Our Apprentice Educators should have...

• You don’t need previous experience in a similar role, just a genuine passion for education and changing the lives of children!
• A positive, glass-half-full outlook.
• Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude!
• A love for customer service.
• High energy for every task you take on.
• A commitment to continue your learning and personal development.

The N Advantage Package

• Competitive salary – £19,656 - £20,717 per annum
• Performance bonus – Up to £750 annually.
• Flexible working – Choose 4-5 days a week for a work-life balance that suits you.
• Industry-leading holiday allowance – Up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.
• Development fund – £100 annual learning fund, plus paid N Academy training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more).
• No uniforms – £100 clothing allowance for style freedom!
• Family-friendly – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
• Childcare – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually.

And that’s not all!

• Loyalty rewards – 5-year bonus: around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off. 10-year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off!
• Referral scheme – Earn up to £1000 per successful hire.
• Amazing discounts – Save on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more.
• Travel support – Season ticket loans and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Socials & Wellbeing – Annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness.
• And much, much more!

Why N Buckhurst Hill Nursery?

Our 110-place N Buckhurst Hill nursery is a bright, spacious setting nestled in the heart of this leafy North East London suburb.

Situated in the heart of Buckhurst Hill, our nursery is nestled on Victoria Road – a handy 2‑minute walk from Buckhurst Hill underground station and a stone’s throw from the bustling Queen’s Road.

Why N Family Club?

At N Family Club, we’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first.

Join us today

to spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love!

What's next?

If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.