Autism-Specialist Early Years Teacher

Tigerschildcare; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; Remote; EUR 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time working

HSF Health Plan 10% discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Educational Assistance Programme

CPD and career development

Onboarding induction & team events

On-site parking

Job summary

Nexus/Tigers Childcare is seeking an experienced Childcare Early Years Educator to work in a specialist autism-focused setting in Cabinteely, Dublin. The role focuses on delivering child-centred programmes and ASD-informed teaching to help children reach their potential.

Key responsibilities include creating IEPs, maintaining structured learning environments, and collaborating with families and a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent progress and high-quality practice.

Qualifications

• Must have level 8 qualification in relevant education field.
• Eligible for registration with Teaching Council of Ireland.
• Experience supporting children with autism or additional needs.
• Strong child-centred approach and autism-informed practice.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised teaching programmes supporting communication, social and developmental progress.
• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to drive outcomes.
• Create structured classroom environments that are safe and engaging for learning.
• Support behaviour, independence and emotional regulation using evidence-based approaches.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams for consistent progression.
• Build strong relationships with families to support development at home and in class.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child development

Autism-informed practice

Education

Level 8 qualification in Special Education / Primary Education / Early Childhood Education / Psychology / Social Care

Eligible for registration with the Teaching Council of Ireland

Postgraduate qualification in Special Educational Needs / Autism (Nice-to-have)

Job description

Nexus/Tigers Childcare is seeking an experienced Childcare Early Years Educator to work in a specialist autism-focused setting in Cabinteely, Dublin. The role focuses on delivering child-centred programmes and ASD-informed teaching to help children reach their potential.

Key responsibilities include creating IEPs, maintaining structured learning environments, and collaborating with families and a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent progress and high-quality practice.