Early Years Educator (Weekends) - IKEA Exeter

My Ohana; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Access your pay as you earn it

Company pension scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Generous childcare discount

Retail discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Free online GP & Vet

Job summary

My Ohana is hiring a Crèche Practitioner for the Exeter IKEA Store. The role is part-time, 10 hours per week on weekends, with duties focused on engaging children aged 3 to 11 through educational play and assisting in activity planning.

The successful candidate will work within the IKEA Exeter location, supporting the manager and team, and may step up into supervisory responsibilities as needed. A Level 3 childcare qualification is required.

Qualifications

• Engage children in entertaining and educational play.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, clients and parents.
• Work well within a team and be ready to step into supervisory duties when required.
• Contribute to planning creative activities.
• Hold a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification (or Play worker Level 3 pre-2014).

Responsibilities

• Engaging children in entertaining and educational play through activities.
• Assist in planning and delivering a programme of activities.
• Communicate with colleagues, clients and parents professionally.
• Support entry and exit of children.
• Potential to step up as a Key Worker when required.

Skills

Engaging children in play

Professional communication

Teamwork

Supervisory readiness

Creative activity planning

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Play worker Level 3 (pre 2014)

Job description

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 Crèche Practitioners in the Exeter IKEA Store.

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

We are currently recruiting for:

Role – Early Years Practitioner

Hours – 10hrs per week - Weekends (on a rota basis)

Location - IKEA Exeter

Salary – £13.78 an hour

We are one of the largest providers of childcare in the UK & Ireland 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.

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Access your pay as you earn it
• Company pension scheme
• Learning & Development Opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth
• Generous childcare discount
• Retail Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to an online GP & Vet (so you and your family can get the medical support they need)

What you will be asked to do:

• 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
• Manage the process of supporting the entry and exit of children
• Potential to step up as a Key Worker when required

What you’ll need to succeed:

• 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.

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