PRE-SCHOOL ASSISTANT

HR Connections Ltd; Connacht; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First Flight Creche and Montessori based in Furbo, 10km from Galway City, is seeking a qualified pre-school assistant for a full-time role. The position runs Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm, with duties across 3.5–5 year olds in a nurturing setting.

The role requires at least FETAC Level 5 in Childcare, roughly 1 year of experience, Garda Vetting, and flexibility to work with other age groups as needed. Competitive salary starting at €31,200 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare.
• Minimum 1 year work experience.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Complete Garda Vetting.
• Current First Aid certification desirable.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in your care.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities to stimulate children's development using Aistear Siolta guidelines.
• To support children’s emotional, social and cognitive development.
• Conduct observations of children under the direction of the room leader.
• Monitor and record children's progress.
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues.
• Ensure cleanliness and organisation of the childcare setting.
• To be flexible with regards working in a different room, if necessary.

Skills

Experience in childcare

Regulations knowledge

Garda Vetting

First Aid certification desirable

Education

FETAC Level 5 in Childcare

Job description

First Flight Creche and Montessori are looking for an enthusiastic, qualified pre-school assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. Based in the coastal setting of Furbo, 10km from Galway City, the role is Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm/9am - 6pm.

Overall Purpose Of Job

The pre-school assistant will participate in the delivery of the daily room requirements for 3.5 - 5year olds, whilst working in accordance to company policies and practices at all times. Must be flexible towards working with other age groups, if required.

Requirements

• Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare
• Minimum 1 year work experience
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
• Complete Garda Vetting
• Current First Aid certification desirable
• Eligible to work in Ireland

Personal Attributes

• Friendly, caring, and patient approach to children
• Creativity and enthusiasm for assisting in planning activities
• Kindness, warmth and responsiveness to the needs of children
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• A willingness to take direction from the Room Leader
• The ability to work in collaboration with a dedicated team
• Highly motivated to work on own initiative
• A professional and enthusiastic disposition
• Flexible and adaptable

Duties Responsibilities Include

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in your care
• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities to stimulate children's development using Aistear Siolta guidelines
• To support children’s emotional, social and cognitive development
• Conduct observations of children under the direction of the room leader
• Monitor and record children's progress
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues
• Ensure cleanliness and organisation of the childcare setting
• To be flexible with regards working in a different room, if necessary.

Salary dependant on qualification experience, starting at €31,200.

Salary Based On Experience And Qualifications.

Own transport desirable due to location, though the creche is on a bus route.

References will be sought prior to offer of employment.