Assistant Educator

N Family Club; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Flexible working

35 days holiday

Learning fund

Clothing allowance

Parental leave

Childcare discount

Job summary

N Family Club in Kingston upon Thames, London, is seeking an Assistant Educator to deliver our learning through play and the N Curriculum with care and flair. You’ll follow a daily routine, support planning and observations, and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children.

We welcome applicants with a passion for education, a positive attitude, and energy. Induction will be provided with training including Paediatric First Aid, safeguarding, and Level 2/3 EY

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for education and changing children's lives.
• Willing to complete induction and pursue Paediatric First Aid, safeguarding, and EY qualifications.
• Positive, glass-half-full attitude with high energy and a 'make it happen' mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver our learning through play ethos and the N Curriculum with care and flair.
• Follow the daily routine and ensure smooth transitions between meals, naps and play.
• Support planning of innovative learning experiences that promote child development.
• Assist with high-quality observations, assessments and planning for key children.
• Help supervise mealtimes in line with safety policies.
• Complete daily health and safety checks and escalate concerns as needed.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Embed policies and procedures into daily practice.
• Keep each area clean and tidy and help with day-to-day nursery tasks.

Skills

Education passion

Positive attitude

Customer service

High energy

Motivation

Make it happen

Education

Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding & Child Protection

Level 2/Level 3 EY qualification

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: Kingston upon Thames, London

Compensation: £26,437 - £26,957 / year

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 Kingston?

Join our fantastic team at this brand-new 127-place nursery in the heart of Kingston-upon-Thames, South West London.

Getting here is a breeze! Just a short walk from Richmond Park and Kingston train station, making your commute as scenic as it is simple.

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!