Autism-Focused Early Years Educator (Special Education)

Tigerschildcare; Lucan; Remote; EUR 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSF Health Plan discount

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Educational Assistance Programme

CPD and career development

Break room facilities

On-site parking

Job summary

Nexus, part of Tigers Childcare group, is hiring for a focused, autism-informed early years educator in Lucan. The role is permanent and full-time, offering a €34,000 per annum salary in a specialist setting designed to support children with autism to learn, communicate and engage with the world around them.

You will deliver targeted teaching programmes, develop IEPs and work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent interventions and family collaboration.

Qualifications

• Level 8 qualification in Special Education or related discipline.
• Eligible for registration with the Teaching Council of Ireland.
• Experience supporting children with autism and/or additional needs.
• Strong understanding of child-centred and autism-informed practice.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A calm, patient and professional approach to supporting children with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised teaching programmes that support each child’s communication, social and developmental progress.
• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to drive measurable outcomes.
• Create a structured, supportive classroom environment that enables children to feel safe, engaged and ready to learn.
• Use evidence-based approaches to support behaviour, independence and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with Behaviour Support colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent and effective interventions.
• Build strong relationships with families to support each child’s development both in the classroom and at home.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Level 8 qualification in Special Education

Job description

Nexus, part of Tigers Childcare group, is hiring for a focused, autism-informed early years educator in Lucan. The role is permanent and full-time, offering a €34,000 per annum salary in a specialist setting designed to support children with autism to learn, communicate and engage with the world around them.

You will deliver targeted teaching programmes, develop IEPs and work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent interventions and family collaboration.