Overview
AIM Classroom Assistant
– Ozanam House (Specific Purpose).
Salary range: €11,832.50 per annum.
SVP is a large, national voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion.
Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society.
SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.
Responsibilities
Support the child's access and inclusion into daily activities and routines, while encouraging group participation.
Provide intensive 1:1 support as required to promote positive peer interactions and to assist with daily self-care (e.g., changing, toileting, eating, washing hands).
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications:
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 years 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, interpersonal, communication and listening skills; ability to work well on one's own and as a team member.
Personal attributes:
Honest and trustworthy; respectful; flexible; demonstrates sound work ethics; confidentiality; other.
How to apply
If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland's best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'.
Application information
Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references.
Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification.
Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
Please note: The role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.
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