Location: Dublin
Salary range: €15.17 per hour
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of professional experience of working directly with pre-school children in an early year’s setting / A Minimum QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care & Education
Closing date: Mon, 20 Jan 2025
Description:
SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 12,000 volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.
The Role:
We are currently looking to recruit an AIM Classroom Assistant to join our Children and Family services team in Dublin. The post holder will have responsibility for working directly with the Lead Educator in the classroom to support the inclusion of an identified child/children in the Free Preschool year (ECCE) classroom. Their role will promote inclusive practice, offering the child/children an opportunity to participate fully in pre-school and will be tailored to meet the individual needs of the child or children. The AIM Classroom Assistant will support the child’s access and inclusion into daily activities and routines while also encouraging group participation. The overall goal is to support them in their educational, social and emotional development for the duration of their time in our pre-school service, promoting independence and preparing the child/children for the transition into the next stage of their education. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.
Candidate Requirements:
1. Minimum of 1 year of professional experience of working directly with pre-school children in an early year’s setting is essential.
2. Experience of working with this age group in a similar setting.
3. Experience of working in the community or voluntary sector is an advantage.
4. Good knowledge of underlying principles in early years education including Aistear and Siolta.
5. A Minimum QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care & Education is essential.
6. Ability to work well on own and as a team member.
7. Be flexible.
8. Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
9. Be honest and trustworthy.
Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.
SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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