Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 03 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1GY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Tinies UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Southampton Creche |
Summary
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 Early Years Educator in the Southampton Store.
We are looking for flexible, creative and enthusiastic candidates to join our team.
We are currently recruiting for:
Role : Early Years Educator & School holiday activity assistant
Hours : from 20hrs per week - Monday to Sunday (on a rota basis)
Salary : £13.00 an hour
What is in it for you?
- Competitive Salary
- Access your Pay as you earn it
- Company Pension
- Learning & Development Opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth
- Free onsite parking
- VIVUP membership offering retail discounts and much more
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free access to 24/7 Online GP and 24/7 Video Vet
What you’ll need to succeed as an Early Years Educator?
- Passion and dedication to providing world class care to children
- For some roles, to hold a full and relevant early years qualification of Level 2 and above
- Prior experience of looking after children
- Strong communication skills and a team player
- Passion for providing good customer service
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.
What you will be asked to do as an Early Years Educator:
- Provide the BEST experience for all children with safety and their wellbeing at the centre of focus
- Adhere to all the rules, regulations, procedures and principles
- Drive a fun, action-packed day of activities
- Provide world-class customer service to our parents
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment
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.
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 Early Years Educator in the Southampton Store.
We are looking for flexible, creative and enthusiastic candidates to join our team.
We are currently recruiting for:
Role : Early Years Educator & School holiday activity assistant
Hours : from 20hrs per week - Monday to Sunday (on a rota basis)
Salary : £13.00 an hour
What is in it for you?
- Competitive Salary
- Access your Pay as you earn it
- Company Pension
- Learning & Development Opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth
- Free onsite parking
- VIVUP membership offering retail discounts and much more
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free access to 24/7 Online GP and 24/7 Video Vet
What you’ll need to succeed as an Early Years Educator?
- Passion and dedication to providing world class care to children
- For some roles, to hold a full and relevant early years qualification of Level 2 and above
- Prior experience of looking after children
- Strong communication skills and a team player
- Passion for providing good customer service
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.
What you will be asked to do as an Early Years Educator:
- Provide the BEST experience for all children with safety and their wellbeing at the centre of focus
- Adhere to all the rules, regulations, procedures and principles
- Drive a fun, action-packed day of activities
- Provide world-class customer service to our parents
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment
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.