Early Years Practitioner (Relief) - Killenaule

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Killenaule; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Respond Housing Association seeks an Early Years Practitioner (Relief) for Killenaule. The role involves delivering a high-quality play-based curriculum under Aistear and Síolta, ensuring safety and positive development indoors and outdoors within a childcare team.

Reporting to the Childcare Manager, the position is a relief contract with on-site work at Hilltop Childcare, Killenaule. Training, Garda Vetting, and collaboration with families are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Level 5 in Early Years Education.
• One year postpaid qualification experience of working in early years.
• Strong understanding and experience in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• To follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times.
• To conduct observation and learning stories for all children.
• To organise materials and resources to reflect the children’s emerging interests and abilities.
• To implement a play-based curriculum that encourages independence and fosters self-esteem.
• To support children’s emotional, social and cognitive development.
• To assist in providing healthy snacks which meet growing dietary needs and reflect variation in culture.
• To develop and support parental involvement strategies that enhance children’s learning experiences.
• To ensure the welfare of children is paramount in accordance with Children First; National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children.
• Promote the services in the local community to assist and support quality and sustainability of the service.
• To perform other reasonable duties as required.

Job description

Early Years Practitioner (Relief) - Killenaule

Respond Housing Association

Location: On site / Respond EY Service, Hilltop Childcare, Highfield Estate, Killenaule, Cashel Road, Co Tipperary
job type: Casual / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Childcare | Childcare Practitioners
Hourly Salary range:from € 15.41 to € 19.09

Respond is one of the largest housing associations in Ireland, providing social housing and homeless services. Our vision is that ‘every family and individual in Ireland will have high-quality housing as part of a vibrant and caring community’. We are growing rapidly in response to the housing crisis and are now looking for the right person who has the passion and skills to help us realise our vision.

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner(Relief)

Location: Respond EY Service, Hilltop Childcare, Highfield Estate, Killenaule, Cashel Road, Co Tipperary

Reporting to: Childcare Manager

Terms:Relief Contract

Please note that offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary, based on skills and experience

Job Purpose: To act as a positive role model and be responsible for the delivery and implementation of a high-quality play-based curriculum under the guidance of the national quality frameworks Aistear and Síolta both indoors and outdoors. To, guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe and caring environment as part of the childcare team

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• To follow the policies and procedure of the service at all times.
• To conduct observation and learning stories for all children.
• To organise materials and resources to ensure that they reflect the children’s emerging interests and abilities.
• To implement a play-based curriculum that encourages independence and fosters the growth of self-esteem within all children.
• To support children’s emotional, social and cognitive development.
• To assist in providing healthy snacks which meet the growing needs of children and reflects variation in culture or dietary needs.
• To develop and support parental involvement strategies that enhance children’s learning experiences
• To ensure that the welfare of children is paramount in accordance with Children First; National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children.
• Promote the services in the local community and wider area to assist and support the quality and sustainability of the service.
• To perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be required from time to time

Person Specification:

• Commitment to high quality early education
• The ability to work in collaboration with a dedicated team
• Highly motivated to work on own initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional and enthusiastic disposition
• Flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development
• Garda Vetting will be required as part of the recruitment process on an on-going basis.

Qualification & Experience

• A minimum of Level 5 in Early Years Education
• One year postpaid qualification experience of working in early years.
• Strong understanding and experience in Early Childhood Education.

Closing date for applicants is: 23rd October 2026