Michael’s National School (a designated DEIS school) located in
Ballyfermot.
We offer a sessional pre-school service each morning, Mon-Fri for
children aged from 2 years 8 months to school going age.
We also offer an after-school service each afternoon for children from
Junior Infants- 6th class who attend St. Michael’s National school.
WE ARE AT PRESENT RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
AIM SUPPORT WORKER X 2
* To guide, observe and stimulate the quality of early years’
provision, including physical, emotional, social and intellectual
education and care for children in the pre-school and after-school
groups.
* To work in close co-operation with the Early Years Manager, the
Deputy Manager and other team members.
* To assist in the planning and implementation of an age appropriate
programme of activities.
* Establish and sustain a safe, welcoming, purposeful, imaginative,
stimulating and encouraging environment where children feel confident
and secure and are able to develop and learn.
* Use informed observation and other strategies to monitor
children’s activity, development and progress systematically and
carefully, and to use this information to inform, plan and improve
practice and provision.
* Plan and provide safe, appropriate, child-led and adult initiated
experiences, activities and play opportunities in indoor, outdoor and
in out-of-setting contexts, which enable children to develop and
learn.
* Prepare and use a range of resources suitable for children’s
ages, interests and abilities, taking account of diversity and
promoting equality and inclusion.
* Actively support the development of children’s language and
communication skills.
* Promote positive behaviour, self-control and independence through
using effective behaviour management strategies and developing
children’s social, emotional and behavioural skills.
* Minimum Level 5 qualification in Early Childhood Care and
Education.
* Experience of dealing with challenging behaviours and special
needs.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and professional approach to Early
Childhood Education and Care.
* Training/knowledge of High scope, Aistear & Siolta desirable.
* At least 1 years’ experience in a similar role.
* Current First Aid Qualification.
* An up to date manual handling certificate is desirable.
* A child centred approach to working with children.
APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY WITH A COVERING LETTER AND CV TO: AILSA WHELAN
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Closing Date for Applications is 1 pm on Thursday **Apply on the
website**th September. Short listing will apply.
ST. MICHAEL’S PRESCHOOL AND AFTERSCHOOL SERVICE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
