Early Years Practitioner

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Cardiff is seeking enthusiastic Crèche Practitioners for full-time and part-time roles. You will engage children in educational play, support activity planning, and communicate effectively with parents. A Level 3 childcare qualification is required, alongside experience with children aged 3-11. The role offers flexible hours and competitive pay at £13.00 per hour, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Refer a Friend BONUS

Competitive pay

Professional development and training

Support for formal education or qualifications

Access to earned wages

Reward & Recognition Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 3-11 is essential.
• Level 3 childcare qualification required.
• Must communicate effectively with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in educational play activities.
• Help plan and deliver a program of activities.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues and parents.
• Step up as a Key Worker when needed.

Skills

Experience working with children aged 3 to 11

Creativity in activity planning

Ability to communicate effectively

Teamwork skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification or Play worker Level 3 (pre 2014)

Job description

IKEA Cardiff, Ferry Road, Cardiff CF11 0XR

Pay:

Salary not specified.

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

02/01/2026

About this job

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 Cardiff

• IKEA Store.

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

We are currently recruiting for: Role

Monday to Sunday Salary - £13.00 an hour. (£12.21 Unqualified rate) 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.

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:

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-drive 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

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