Apprentice Educator

Apprentice Educator

Department: Apprenticeships

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stratford, London

Reporting To: Mechelle Richards

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

As an Apprentice Educator at N Family, you’ll gain hands‑on experience while working toward an apprenticeship in Early Years (Level 2 or Level
3). You will rotate around the nursery rooms, providing safe and inspirational care to every child. When the apprenticeship is completed, you will transition into a qualified educator role.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 £1 000 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!

Join our fantastic team at this vibrant 108‑place nursery in the heart of Stratford’s Olympic Park, East London.