Job Description
We are looking for a kind, reliable AIM support worker for our preschool in Naas town centre.
Minimum qualification of Level 5 in Childcare is essential but Level 6 and higher would be an advantage.
The AIM support worker will be a 17 hour per week role, term time only. The right candidate will be required to complete a Garda vetting process and provide two written references.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. A love for working with preschool childrenLooking after the care and well being of a child with additional needs within the room setting and assisting the preschool educator by supporting all the children in the class. The role is to reduce the ratio in a particular class.
2. Have a calm disposition
3. Have confidence in dealing with behaviours that challenge
4. The ability to multitask, use own initiative and work as part of a team
5. Promoting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues
6. Working with the room leader to identify the changing needs of the child, being mindful of the other children in the preschool room setting and introducing strategies that will work best for all the children
The successful candidate must have
7. Must have at least a level 5 in childcare.
8. Fluent English
9. Good communication skills
Hours
9.15-12.15
Salary
Negotiable
Job Location
Naas, Co Kildare
Qualification Level
Minimum QQI/Fetac Level 5