AIM Support Worker

Early Childhood Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Early Childhood Ireland is seeking an Early Years Educator (AIM Support) to join our team. You will provide AIM support within a classroom alongside two key persons.

The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, and knowledge of AIM, Aistear and Siolta frameworks. Garda Vetting and Child Protection awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• 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.
• Appropriate Garda Vetting/ Police Clearance.
• Knowledge of Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide AIM support within a classroom.
• Support two key persons in delivering AIM-related activities.
• Contribute to a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Aistear knowledge

Siolta knowledge

Child protection knowledge

Education

QQI level 5 Childcare qualification

Job description

We are looking for an Early Years Educator (AIM Support) to join our team. The role will be to provide AIM support within a classroom (alongside two key persons).

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
• Appropriate Garda Vetting/ Police Clearance
• Knowledge of Child Protection

A QQI level 5 Childcare qualification is the minimum requirement.

A shortlisting and ranking exercise will be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application.

The position requires immediate start until the end of June 2027(term time). Working hours: 15 hours per week. Monday – Friday