Early Years Practitioner

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 full-time and Part time Crèche Practitioners in the Southampton Store.

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

We are currently recruiting for:

Role – Crèche Practitioner

Hours – 20hrs to 30hrs per week - Monday to Sunday (between 10am and 6pm)

Salary – £13.00 an hour.

Why Work for My Ohana as a Crèche 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:

• VIVUP Benefits package - the  gateway to your health, well-being, and happiness.
• Access your pay when you need it most. On-demand access to your earned wages .
• £300 - "Refer a friend" BONUS
• 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

Your role as crèche 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.

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.