Early Years Practitioner

My Ohana
  • Title Early Years Practitioner
  • Setting Day Nursery / Nursery School
  • Role Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner
  • Salary £11.68 to £11.69 per hour
  • Hours Part Time
  • Location Reading, Berkshire

Job Summary

Date posted: 5 March 2025

Are you enthusiastic, caring and looking for a new and exciting role in childcare?

If so, My Ohana has the perfect opportunity for you. We are the operators of the IKEA Creches across the UK & Ireland, and we are looking for Part-time Cre che Practitioners in the Reading Store.

We are looking for flexible, creative, and enthusiastic candidates to join our team.

With the goal of improving your financial well-being – we are offering you a fantastic opportunity for a faster & better way to get paid. Get access to your pay as soon as you’ve earned it with Dayforce Wallet – any day, not just on payday!*

Currently recruiting for:

Role – Cre che Practitioner

Hours – 19 hrs per week - Monday to Sunday

Salary – £11.69 an hour.

Your role as cre che practitioner will include:

  • Engaging children in entertaining and educational play through a variety of activities.
  • Supporting and assisting the Manager in planning and delivering a programme of activities.
  • Communicating with fellow colleagues, clients and parents in a professional manner.
  • Potential to step up as a Key Worker when required.

Why Work for My Ohana as a Cre che Practitioner?

We are one of the largest providers of childcare in the UK and a leading partner for some of the country’s top health clubs, retailers, schools, and private clubs. We invest heavily in our colleagues through a variety of tailored programs.

We do this through:

  • Access your pay when you need it most. On-demand access to your earned wages .
  • VIVUP - benefits package - the  gateway to your health, well-being, and happiness.
  • A values-driven culture
  • Reward & Recognition Programme
  • Professional development and training
  • Support for formal education or qualifications
  • Support and advice from our Central Support Team
  • Opportunities to progress internally
  • Competitive pay

Skills & Qualifications

  • Have experience working with children aged 3 years to 11 years
  • Hold a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification or Play worker Level 3 (pre 2014)
  • Ability to contribute to creative activity planning
  • Ability to communicate with children and parents
  • Work well within a team
  • Ability to step up into a supervisory role when required.

All applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates are subject to successfully completing a DBS and reference check.