Early Years Practitioner - IKEA Reading

My Ohana
Reading, Berkshire
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 IKEA Reading Store.
We are looking for flexible, creative and enthusiastic candidates to join our team.

We are currently recruiting for:
Role – Early Years Practitioner
Hours – 4 hrs per month contract
Location -
Salary – £13.78 an hour
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.
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.
#IKEAM

My Ohana is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
We commit to continuing to build a more diverse workforce, which is inclusive and supportive for every individual.
Applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom and the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS, reference and social media checks.
Posted 2026-04-17

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