Assistant Educator

N Family Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus Up to £750

Flexible 4-5 days a week

35 days holiday incl. Me day and Xmas

£100 learning fund

£100 clothing allowance

Family-friendly leave

40% childcare discount

Travel support

Socials & wellbeing

Job summary

N Family Club in Camberwell, London is seeking an Assistant Educator to support a vibrant nursery team. You’ll deliver the N Curriculum through play, follow routines, and help children grow with confidence in a busy, caring environment.

Join a supportive team with opportunities for training, development, and career progression while enjoying generous benefits and a welcoming, child-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Passion for education and changing children's lives.
• Complete induction and training, incl. Paediatric First Aid and safeguarding.
• Commit to Level 2/3 Early Years qualification where offered.
• Maintain a positive, can-do attitude with high energy.
• Strong customer service mindset when engaging families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver our learning through play ethos and N Curriculum with care.
• Follow daily routines and manage transitions smoothly.
• Support planning of innovative learning experiences.
• Assist with observations, assessments, and planning for key children.
• Help supervise mealtimes and ensure safety policies.
• Complete health and safety checks and escalate concerns.
• Build strong relationships with parents.
• Embed policies into daily practice.
• Keep areas clean and tidy; assist with nursery tasks.

Skills

Passion for education

Can-do attitude

Customer service

High energy

Team collaboration

Education

Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding & Child Protection

Level 2/Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Assistant Educator

Department: Nursery Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Camberwell, London

Reporting To: Tiffany Otto

Compensation: £26,437 - £26,957 / 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 Assistant Educator at N Family, you’ll support your team in creating an inspirational environment that delivers the best care and education – guiding every child to dream big, think independently, and explore the world with confidence. In our fast-paced, ever-evolving nursery, you'll learn from experienced educators, understand the different needs of all the children in your care, and help bring our N Curriculum to life as you grow and develop in your role.

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver our ‘learning through play’ ethos and our N Curriculum with care and flair.
• Follow our daily routine and ensure smooth transitions from mealtimes to naptimes to playtimes.
• Support the planning of innovative, challenging learning experiences that encourage child development.
• Support with high-quality observations, assessments, and planning for key children.
• Help supervise mealtimes in line with N’s safety policies.
• Complete daily health & safety checks thoroughly, escalating concerns where needed.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents.
• Embed all policies and procedures into your daily practice.
• Make sure every area is kept clean and tidy throughout the day.
• Help with day-to-day tasks that keep the nursery running smoothly.

Our Assistant 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!
• The drive to complete your full induction and take up opportunities for further training and development, including Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Child Protection, and the opportunity to gain a Level 2/Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• 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.

The N Advantage Package

• Competitive salary – £26,437 - £26,957 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 Camberwell?

Join our incredible team at this vibrant 92-place nursery in the heart of Camberwell, South London.

Getting here is a breeze! We’re a short walk from Camberwell Green, with excellent bus links and easy access to Denmark Hill and Peckham Rye stations.

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.