Early years practitioner - ikea nottingham (maternity cover)

Early Years Practitioner - IKEA Nottingham (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

Posted Monday 15 June 2026 at 01:00

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 Nottingham 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 – 13hrs per week - Monday to Sunday (on a rota basis)

Location - IKEA Nottingham

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?

• Access your pay as you earn it
• Company pension scheme
• Learning & Development Opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth
• 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

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.