Early Years AIM and After School Assistant required for Castle Park SchoolCastle Park School Dalkey have an opening in their Early Years department. The hours are from 9.00am until 3.30pm every week during school term time only, with appropriate breaks built into the day.The AIM Role: The post holder will have responsibility to work directly with an identified child/children in one of our Kindergarten Pre-school (ECCE) classes. 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 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.The After School assistant roleThe hours are from 12.30pm until 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. The role is for school term time only, with appropriate breaks built into the day.The assistant will work as a After School assistant with an age range of children from 2+ to 5+ years old.Candidate Requirements:Have a Childcare qualification (minimum requirement Fetac Level 5)A minimum of 1/2 years of professional experience of working directly with pre-school children in an early year's setting.Ability to use initiative and display enthusiasm and an interest in supporting and empowering young children and their families.Have the ability to multi-task and enjoy working as part of a teamFluency in both spoken and written English is essential, as is good communication skillsJob Type: Part-timePay: €16.00 per hourBenefits:Food allowanceOn-site parkingAbility to commute/relocate:Dalkey, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)Education:Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)Experience:Early childhood education: 1 year (required)Language:Fluent English (required)Work authorisation:Ireland (required)Location:Dalkey, County Dublin (preferred)Work Location: In personApplication deadline: 30/01/2026Expected start date: 23/02/2026