Early Years Practitioner

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  • Title Early Years Practitioner
  • Setting Day Nursery / Nursery School
  • Role Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner
  • Salary £12.21 to £13.00 per hour
  • Hours Part Time
  • Location Grays, Essex

Job Summary

Date posted: 21 March 2025
  • Job Reference: Lakeside

Early years Practitioner – IKEA Lakeside
Part-Time Role Available
£13.00 per hour | 21 hrs per week | Monday to Sunday

Benefits

  • VIVUP Benefits Package – Supporting your health, well-being & happiness
  • £300 - "Refer a Friend" BONUS
  • On-Demand Pay – Access your earned wages when needed
  • Career Growth – Training, qualifications & internal progression
  • Reward & Recognition – A culture that values & supports you

About Us

We are one of the UK’s largest childcare providers, partnering with top health clubs, retailers, schools, and private clubs. We also operate IKEA Crèches across the UK & Ireland, offering a fun and safe environment for children while their parents’ shop.

Your Role

As a Crèche Practitioner, you will:

  • Engage children (ages 3-11) in fun, educational activities
  • Support the Manager in planning and delivering activity programs
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and parents
  • Take on Key Worker responsibilities when required

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working with children aged 3-11 years
  • Minimum Level 3 Childcare or Play Worker Level 3 (pre-2014) qualification
  • Strong communication skills and ability to engage with parents
  • Willingness to step into supervisory responsibilities when needed

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will undergo DBS and reference checks.

Apply now and become part of a dedicated, value-driven team!