Job description:
We are looking for an AIM support/ Early Years Educator to join our team. The role will be to provide additional support within a classroom (alongside two key persons) to a child with medical needs.
The successful candidate must have:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- An ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team
- Knowledge of Aistear & Siolta Frameworks
- Be kind, caring and positive in their interaction with children
- Have an understanding of AIM and the ability to offer support on a one - to –one basis to children under the AIM (Access and Inclusion Model)
- First Aid essential and Manual Handling an advantage
- Appropriate Garda Vetting/ Police Clearance
- Knowledge of Child Protection
A QQI level 5 Childcare qualification is the minimum requirement.
Previous experience of working with children with medical needs preferable.
The position is from the 28th August 2025 to the end of June 2027 (term time). Working hours: 15 hrs per week Aim support 8 45 am – 11 45 am, Monday – Friday, with additional hours as an Early Years Educator in our afternoon room 1pm -4pm.
Please email a letter of application and C.V to aghadaplaygroup@gmail.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From €13.65 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AIM 1
Expected start date: 28/08/2025