Preschool Support Worker

St. Michaels House; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HSE Pay Scale

Premium Payments

Annual Leave

Sick Pay

Maternity Leave

Pension

Career Progression

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance

Job summary

St. Michael’s House in Dublin is seeking a Preschool Support Worker on a part-time, permanent basis to join our Preschool Support Service.

You will help children aged 3 to 6 with additional needs attend early years settings and support their development within the preschool program. The successful candidate will have 3 years of Early Years experience, QQI Level 5 in Childcare or Montessori qualification, and be able to work independently with strong advocacy for the child.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in an Early Years education/childcare setting.
• Excellent knowledge of child development and ability to advocate for the child.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children with additional needs to attend early years education settings.
• Assist children to participate in the preschool programme and reach their potential.
• Work independently and advocate for each child.
• Participate in ongoing in-service training with CDNT and the Preschool support service coordinating team.

Skills

Early years experience

Child development knowledge

Education

QQI Level 5 in Childcare or Montessori

Job description

• Dublin, Ireland
• Permanent, Part-time
• € 34,881 - 48,434
• Fluent English
• Closing date: 8 Sept 2026, 17:59

Who We Are

St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports 1,953 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael’s House is a company funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA and the Department of Education and Skills. (Figures from 1st May 2021). St. Michael’s House supports include; Residential supports and Independent

Skills and attributes

• 3 years experience working in an Early Years education
• Minimum of QQI level 5 in Childcare (full 8 modules) OR Montessori teaching qualification

Description

Preschool Support Worker

Part Time, Permanent

We currently have vacancies for a part time, permanent positions in our Preschool Support Service. Please note the service does not operate in July and August.

This service assists children with additional needs to attend early year’s education settings by providing a support worker to work within the child’s local preschool. Preschool support workers support each child to achieve their potential while participating in the preschool programme.

The successful candidate must be able to work independently, have excellent knowledge of child development and be able to advocate for the child.

Ongoing, In-service training is provided, with support from the child’s CDNT and the Preschool support service coordinating team.

The successful candidate must possess:

• Minimum of QQI level 5 in Childcare (full 8 modules) OR Montessori teaching qualification
• 3 years experience working in an Early Years education / childcare setting with

Children aged 3 to 6 years.

Desirable Criteria

• QQI Level 6 in childcare or qualification in Early years education
• Full clean driver licence.
• Additional Training relevant to the position ie Lámh,Hanen and Positive behaviour support.

Salary Scales will be in line with the HSE Care Assistant consolidated pay scale

• Salary Scale: Point 1 €34,881 -Point 9 €48,434 (pro rata based on hours worked)
• Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
• Generous Annual Leave
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Career Progression
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD

Informal enquires:

• Susan Kelly – [e-mail]

Closing date: 8th September 2026, 17:00pm

Interview Date: 22nd September 2026

• We endeavour to give as much notice as possible for the interview dates etc. Candidates should make themselves available on 22nd September 2026.
• All interviews will be held in person

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.