Day Nursery Assistant - Part Time

Trinity College Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity College Dublin is seeking an Early Years Educator to join our Day Nursery team in Dublin. The role is part-time, requiring three full days per week (8:30am-4:00pm and 9:30am-5:00pm on alternating weeks). The appointment will align with the Fortnightly Day Nursery Assistant salary scale (pro rata).

Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter addressing specified points. We encourage applications from individuals who can promote high-quality care and education for children aged 3

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood settings and ability to work with young children.
• Ability to work with a team and communicate with parents and colleagues.
• Submit CV and Cover Letter addressing specified points in the application.

Responsibilities

• Promote high quality care and education for children aged 3 months up to 4.5 years old.
• Foster strong social and life skills in children and support active learning.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure the needs of children are core in all actions.
• Advocate for children in the Day Nursery and liaise with other professionals as needed.

Job description

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75thin the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

Post Summary-

To work as part of team of Early Years Educators, promoting high quality care and education for children aged 3 months up to 4.5 years old, in line with current childcare regulations and best practice. To foster strong social and life skills in children and to support the children in becoming active leaners. To work with all stakeholders, ensuring that the needs and emerging interests of the children are core in all actions carried out with and for the children. To work closely with the parent’s group in a confidential and respectful manner. To act as advocates for the children in the Day Nursery and liaise with other professionals in the best interest of the child.

Post status: Specific Purpose part-time

Hours of Post:

Part-Time:

3 full days per week: 8.30am-4.00pm & 9.30am-5.00pm alternating each week

Salary:

This appointment force be made on the Fortnightly Day Nursery Assistant merged salary scale(Pro Rata Salary Based on Contracted Hours)at a point in line with current Government pay policy.

In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application.

Applicants should clearly address their experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.

Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.

Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

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Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.

Application queries

About this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at [e-mail] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.