Early Years Practitioner - Weekends

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 Leeds Store.
We are looking for flexible, creative and enthusiastic candidates to join our team.
In return, apart from getting to work with amazing children , we will give you access to Perkbox rewards, competitive salary, Reward and Recognition programme, inhouse training and of course, 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!
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.
We are currently recruiting for:
Role – Crèche Practitioner
Hours – 13hrs to 16 hrs per week - Sunday & Saturday
Salary – £11.00 an hour
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.
- 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:
- Access your pay when you need it most. On-demand access to your earned wages.
- 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
- Access to discounts through Perkbox
- Competitive pay
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.
The creches are open between 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 5pm on Sunday, all year round with the exception of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Easter Sunday!