Pre School Support Service, Part-Time position We currently have vacancies for part time, 15 hours per week, positions in our Preschool Support Service This service assists children with additional needs to attend early years education settings by providing a support worker to work within the childs local preschool.
Preschool support workers support each child to achieve their potential while participating in the preschool programme.
The successful candidate must be able to work independently, have excellent knowledge of child development and be able to advocate for the child.
Ongoing, In-service training is provided, with support from the childs CDNT and the Preschool support service coordinating team.
The successful candidate must possess: Minimum of QQI level 5 in Childcare (full 8 modules) OR Montessori teaching qualification 3 years experience working in an Early Years education / childcare setting with Children aged 3 to 6 years.
Desirable Criteria QQI Level 6 in childcare or qualification in Early years education Full clean driver licence.
Training relevant to the position ie Lmh,Hanen and Positive behaviour support.
Experience working with children (ages 2-6 years) with additional needs Informal enquires are welcomed by: Susan Kelly - Closing date: 9th May 2025 Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with October 2018 HSE revised consolidated Care Assistant pay scale point 1; €33,699 point 13; € 46,984 LSI per annum (based on working a 39 hour week) Pro-Rata.
Please note candidates with no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above.
Please note that a six month panel will be formed from this competition for future vacancies.
Skills: QQI level 6 in Childcare or Qualification in Ea... 3 years experience working in an Early Years ed...