Pre School Support Workers

We currently have vacancies for part time, 15 hours per week, positions in our Preschool Support Service This service assists children with additional needs to attend early years education settings by providing a support worker to work within the childs local preschool. Staff 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 childs CDNT and the Preschool support service coordinating team. This work follows the school calendar and includes closures at Christmas (2 weeks), Easter (2 weeks) and summer (2 months). The successful candidate should possess: - QQI level 6 in Childcare OR Qualification in Early Years education OR Montessori teaching qualification OR Similar - 2 years experience working in an Early Years education / childcare setting with children aged 3 to 6 years. - Full clean driver licence Informal enquires are welcomed by: Susan Kelly - Closing date: 30th November 2024 Please note that interview will be scheduled to take place 9th December 2024. To apply: email your C.V and cover letter Please outline in your cover letter your suitability for the role, taking into account the criteria in the above advert. Remember to include a valid email as this is the way you will be contacted for interview. Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated Care Assistant pay scale Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above. Please note that a six month panel will be formed from this competition for future vacancies. St. Michael's House Services is an equal opportunities employer Skills: full clean drivers license and your own transpo... Full award in one of the QQI /FETAC Level 5 Cou... 2 Years experience working in an Early Years ed...