Crèche Practitioner

**Creche Practitioner (Keyworker)**

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 Gateshead Store.

**The creches are open from 10:30am to 6:30pm 7days a week, all year round with the exception of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Easter Sunday**

**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 - 4hrs to 35 hrs hours per week, Monday to Sunday

Salary -£10.00 - £11.05 per 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**:

- 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

**Job Types**: Part-time, Full-time

**Salary**: £10.00-£11.05 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Level 3 childcare qualification (required)

Work Location: One location