Childcare Assistant (CE Program) - CE Scheme - The Shanty Educational Project Ltd t/a An Cosán

The Shanty Educational Project Ltd t/a An Cosán; Dublin; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Upskill opportunity

19.5 hours weekly

Certified training

Work-life balance

Training and support

Job summary

AN COSÁN, located in Kiltalown Village Centre, Dublin 24, offers a developmental opportunity in early years education. No previous childcare experience is required as accredited training and support will be provided to support your career development.

This role focuses on assisting childcare staff, supporting play and daily routines, and building essential childcare and communication skills through practical experience.

Qualifications

• This is a developmental opportunity; no previous childcare experience is necessary.
• Accredited training and support will be provided to support career development.
• Good spoken and written English required.
• Willingness to undertake training and upskill in childcare.

Responsibilities

• Assist childcare staff in providing a safe, caring and welcoming environment for children.
• Support age-appropriate play and educational activities.
• Assist with indoor and outdoor activities under supervision.
• Support children during meal and snack times.
• Assist with daily routines of the childcare setting.
• Help prepare and tidy activity areas and equipment.
• Support positive interactions with children.
• Work as part of a team and follow guidance from childcare staff.
• Develop childcare, communication and organisational skills through practical experience and training.

Skills

Interest in children

Team player

Willingness to learn

Good English

Job description

Ref: #CES-2472879

AN COSÁN, Kiltalown Village Centre, Fortunestown Road, Dublin 24, D24 R3PN

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity; no previous childcare experience is necessary. Accredited training and support will be provided to support your career development.

• Assisting childcare staff in providing a safe, caring and welcoming environment for children.
• Supporting age-appropriate play and educational activities.
• Assisting with indoor and outdoor activities under supervision.
• Supporting children during meal and snack times.
• Assisting with the daily routines of the childcare setting.
• Helping to prepare and tidy activity areas and equipment.
• Supporting positive interactions with children.
• Working as part of a team and following guidance from childcare staff.
• Developing childcare, communication and organisational skills through practical experience and training.

Essential Skills

• Good spoken and written English.
• A genuine interest in working with children.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, patient and responsible approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training.

Benefits

• Opportunity to upskill
• 19.5 hours per week
• Certified training
• Work-life balance
• No previous experience required - full training and support will be provided
• Opportunity to gain valuable work experience and develop new skills
• Opportunity to increase weekly payment, subject to eligibility

Sector: Early Years / Early Childhood Education and Care

Contact Information Tetiana Voitovych Community Employment Supervisor Phone: [phone] | 083 209 7860 Email: [e-mail] Website: www.ancosan.ie Address: Kiltalown Village Centre, Jobstown, Tallaght, D24 R3PN