AIM Support Educator (Level 7)

Early Childhood Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Early Childhood Ireland is seeking an AIM Support Educator to join St. Audoen's Preschool in Dublin 8. This 15-hour-per-week role runs during school terms, supporting the inclusion and participation of a child within our ECCE preschool setting.

You will work alongside our preschool educators to provide additional support in the room, helping the child participate fully and meaningfully in the preschool day. Garda Vetting and references apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Early Learning and Care or equivalent.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs desirable.
• Caring, patient, enthusiastic with good communication skills.
• Willing to work as part of a team and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Inclusion and participation in daily preschool activities.
• Social and emotional development support.
• Communication and interactions with peers.
• Independence and self-help skills support.
• Engagement in play and learning experiences.
• Assisting with transitions and daily routines.

Education

QQI Level 5 in Early Learning and Care

Job description

ECCE AIM SUPPORT EDUCATOR - 15 HOURS PER WEEK
St. Audoen's Preschool, Cook Street, Dublin 8

We are looking for acaring, enthusiastic and reliable AIM Support Workerto join our preschool team.

The position is for15 hours per week during the school term, supporting the inclusion and participation of a child within our ECCE preschool setting.

The Role

The successful candidate will work alongside our preschool educators to provide additional support within the room, helping to ensure that the child canparticipate fully and meaningfully in the preschool day.

Duties

Duties will include supporting the child’s:

• Inclusion and participation in daily preschool activities
• Social and emotional development
• Communication and interactions with peers
• Independence and self-help skills
• Engagement in play and learning experiences
• Transitions and daily routines

The AIM worker will work as part of the preschool team to provide apositive, inclusive, child-centred and play-based environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is caring, patient, kind and enthusiastic
• Has a genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs
• Works well as part of a team
• Has good communication skills
• Understands the importance of inclusion and confidentiality
• Is reliable and committed
• Has aminimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Early Learning and Care/Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Experience supporting children with additional needs is desirable

Position Details

• Hours:15 hours per week
• Schedule:Monday-Friday, 3 hours per day
• Term:School term / ECCE term only
• Location:St. Audoen's Preschool, Cook Street, Dublin 8
• Start date:As soon as possible

Appointment will be subject to the appropriate Garda Vetting, reference and qualification checks.

You will be working with a strong team of Childcare professions who aim to provide the highest education and care for our students

St. Audoen's Preschool is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where every child is supported to participate, learn and thrive.