AIM Support Worker

Sophia Housing; Dublin; On-site; EUR 8,700 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Sophia Nurturing Centre in Dublin 8 is recruiting an AIM Support Worker to join our team. The role focuses on supporting a child with additional needs to fully participate in our early years programme at 16 hours per week during the school term.

The successful candidate will promote inclusive practices, assist with daily activities, and contribute to observations and documentation. Qualifications include Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education, with strong communication skills and team

Qualifications

• A minimum qualification of Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education.
• Experience and skills in inclusive practice and supporting children with additional needs.
• Knowledge of Aistear and Síolta is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote a positive child-centered and strengths-based approach to early learning and inclusive practice within our Early Years service.
• Contribute to creating an environment where children can meaningfully participate in daily activities and routines.
• Contribute to observations and documentation as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Inclusive practice

Supporting children with additional_ne

Education

Level 5 Early Childhood Care & Education

Job description

Job Title: AIM Support Worker
Location: Sophia Nurturing Centre, Cork Street, Dublin 8

About Sophia; Sophia is a national organisation that has been supporting people as they emerge from homelessness since 1997.Sophia recognises that homelessness can have a traumatic impact on people and that services need to be designed and delivered in a trauma informed way. We aim to provide safe and innovative projects for vulnerable families and individuals which will enable them to make a positive difference in their lives.

Hours: This role is for 16 hrs. per week for the school term.

Job Purpose: Sophia is recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic AIM Support Worker to join our team in Cork Street. This position is funded under the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) and is to support a child with additional needs to fully participate in our early years programme.

Key Responsibilities; Support and promote a positive child centered and strengths based approach to early learning and inclusive practice within our Early Years’ service.
Contribute to creating an environment where children can meaningfully participate in daily activities and routines.
Contribute to observations and documentation as required.
Person Specification
Qualification; A minimum qualification ofLevel 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education

Experience and Skills; Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

Experience of inclusive practice and supporting children with additional needs.
Knowledge of Aistear and Síolta.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 20th November with early applications welcome