Assistant Educator

Assistant EducatorDepartment: Nursery EducationEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Maidenhead, BerkshireReporting To: Jodee MeadeCompensation: GBP 23,800 - GBP 25,000 / yearDescription• Unleash your potential in 2024: Discover N Family Club's industry-leading salaries, benefits, and career development pathways! • Join the highest-quality nursery group in the UK!We're N Family. Inspired by futures. Focused on achieving every goal. Empowered by people who dream. No matter how big or small your dream is. We're here for dreams of all sizes. We began with a dream. To be the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK. We imagined a future of early years education that was different. Where a focused, curriculum-led approach would inspire big dreamers and big career movers. Where children are prepared for this ever-changing, modern world and where people come to life when they come to work!From industry leading salaries and a refreshed approach to flexibility for better work-life balance, to around the world trips and lifelong learning through the N Academy. Our benefits are there to support every dream at every stage of life.Crafting Dreams as an Assistant Educator...As an Assistant Educator at N Family Club, you'll be at the forefront of inspiring every child to dream big, think creatively, and act responsibly. With access to top-notch facilities, tools, and resources, you'll bring our N curriculum to life, unlocking the potential of every child and enjoying the freedom to be creativeStep into the brand new world of our N Maidenhead Nursery, which opened in May 2024! Inside, we've got a super-specialist art and cooking room where little geniuses can let their creativity run wild. And outside? Our riverside garden is like something out of a fairytale, complete with slides, sandpits, and even a mud kitchen for some messy, marvelous fun!N Maidenhead is nestled in the heart of Maidenhead, Berkshire, overlooking the River Thames.With fantastic transport links close by, such as the Maidenhead train station and a short drive from the M4. For those of you driving, we have a big car park on site with plenty of spaces for you!Uncover the N advantage through our industry leading salary and benefits... • Earn between GBP 23,800 - GBP 25,000, rewarding your hard work and dedication • Enjoy a performance related bonus of up to GBP 750 per year• Your choice of a 4-day 36 hour week or the classic 5 day 40 hour week (we are certain we have a working pattern that works around you)• Revel in up to 32 days of holiday a year (including 3 days between Christmas/ New Year and a 'Me' day off of your choice!) • Indulge in complimentary daily lunch and drinks• Access a personal development fund of GBP 100 per year• Funding and paid time off for Level 3/EYTT/ EY Degrees/Forest School/Leadership and other training and professional development through our N Academy• Enjoy our GBP 100 clothing allowance - we don't wear uniforms! • Enjoy our family-friendly benefits including fostering/neonatal leave, enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental leave pay after 2 years of continuous service and more• Childcare discount of 40%• Emergency childcare: 6 back-up childcare days in any of our nurseries. There's more... • Round the world trip and 2 weeks additional holiday for 5 years service• OUT OF THIS WORLD trip and 2 weeks additional holiday for 10 years of service• Refer a friend bonus of GBP 1,000 (plus other incentives) for existing and ex employees• Enjoy team discounts for groceries, retailers, days out, and more with the Each Person's app• Season pass loan and cycle to work scheme• Join in the festivities with our Winter party & Summer BBQ and in our regular socials• Gym membership and digital classes discounts with My Gym DiscountsApply now and shape your tomorrow! Seize the opportunity to be part of a revolutionary era at N Family Club. Click to apply and unlock the extraordinary benefits that await you in 2024. Your dream career starts with us!If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.Unlock Dreams with N Family Club - We're For Dreams Of All Sizes!Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for supporting the delivery of our 'learning through play' educational ethos and the N Curriculum;You will sensitively implement the pattern of the day routine;Support in the planning of innovative learning experiences that constantly challenge children's learning and development;Support in the completion of high-quality assessments and planning for the children within your care;Ensure that key transition periods within the room such as sleep times, mealtimes and outings occur smoothly;Meal time supervision and adhering to all of N's mealtime policies to ensure we are keeping our children safe when served and eating food;Adhere to all policies and procedures;Build and maintain excellent relationships with parents;Promote and role-model and adhere to safeguarding procedures and the importance of child welfareEnsure that the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the day;Ensure that daily H&S-related tasks and checks happen promptly & thoroughly with any concerns followed up;Ensure all policies, procedures are known and followed.Be committed to continual reflective practice;Be accountable and implement behavioural safety within the nursery;Responsible for always adhering to the company's H&S policy: "Statement of Intent"Be a role model for exceptionally high standards, never cutting corners, thriving on feedback and leading on educational excellence.Support nursery operations with ad-hoc tasks to ensure the smooth running of the nursery