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Temporary Part-Time

Pre-School

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Rathdown Pre-School are looking for an AIM Classroom Assistant to start as soon as possible.

The AIM Classroom Assistant will work directly with an identified child/children in the free preschool year (ECCE) classroom. Their role will promote inclusive practice, offering the child/children an opportunity to participate fully in pre-school. The AIM assistant will support the child’s access and inclusion into daily activities and routines while also encouraging group participation. Intense 1:1 support may be required to promote positive peer interactions and to support the child in daily self-care such as changing, toileting, eating, washing hands. The overall goal is to support them in their educational, social and emotional development for the duration of their time in our pre-school service, promoting independence and preparing the child/children for the transition into the next stage of their education.

Education:
• A Minimum QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care & Education is essential.

Experience:
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience of working directly with pre-school children in an early year’s setting is essential.
• Experience of working with this age group in a similar setting.
• Experience of working in the community or voluntary sector is an advantage.

Knowledge:
• Good knowledge of underlying principles in early years education including Aistear and Siolta.

Skills:
• Ability to use initiative and display enthusiasm and an interest in supporting and empowering young children and their families.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work well on your own and as a team member.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy for young children and their families.

The person must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Be respectful.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Be flexible.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.

Other Duties
To be committed to developing and improving your childcare practice. To remain open to further training courses as suggested by management.
To attend supervision sessions with the Pre-School Manager and to discuss the development of support plans and children’s goals.
To carry out the programme of activities as directed by early years educators in the classroom.
To be committed, creative and flexible in supporting the programme for the centre.
To support all policies and procedures in line with the childcare act guidelines set out by early years staff, management, and all other relevant legislation and regulations.
To ensure all quality and safety standards are maintained in the service always in accordance with Siolta, the National Quality Framework for the early Childhood Education.
All other duties that management requests of you.