Role Overview:We are currently seeking an experienced AIM Support Assistant to join our crèche in Beacon Court.This role is based on the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM). It benefits children who may be struggling in the preschool model. AIM is a strength-based model and not an SNA model, however some children will require one to one care. Ideally, the child should not become dependent on their career and promoting the child's independence is essential.Part-time role: 30 hours per weekWorking hours: 9am - 3pm, Monday - Friday.BenefitsInternal TrainingWe celebrate our staff with "Love Your Team Week" every year, where we recognise the amazing work our team does.Closed for the Christmas WeekWe celebrate various international days throughout the year (Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter) with gifts for staff.Birthdays and Anniversaries CelebrationsUniform ProvidedRegular performance reviewsSocial EventsEmployee Assistance programmeEducational Assistance programmeEmployee referral Bonus €500 for person referring candidate and €250 for person referredRole Responsibilities:Job Description:This role is specifically tailored to meet the needs and requirements of the child in question and will vary and adjust to these needs on an ongoing basis. The role is a support role, providing guidance, support and assistance to the child in question or to the room when and as needed.Duties are subject to weekly review and refinement with the child's Key Worker, Parents and the Manager to ensure that the child remains supported in the most effective manner. Duties may include the list below however this will depend on the educational plan and guidance from Manager. It may be a case that you act as an overall EYE within the classroom and only occasionally getting involved with the AIM child.Participation in weekly staff meetingsSupervision of the child at all times where requiredWeekly feedback and planning meetings with child's key workerSupport given to increase child's access and inclusion into daily activities, routines and group playSupport to help the child in daily self-care (e.g. changing, toileting, eating, cleaning face and hands)Support to encourage positive peer interactions and to foster positive social and emotional development in the childAdditional support in all forms of child's development where required, in partnership with team membersPlanning, preparation and implementation of activities tailored to the specific child's needs, to help engage and encourage positive peer interactions, in collaboration with team membersParticipation in all creche activities where appropriate (e.g. participation in group games/activities to support child's inclusion; assistance with conflict resolution involving child etc.)Monthly feedback meetings with parents of child, or more frequently if requested or requiredWork with the childcare team in order to develop a programme which supports the inclusion of a child with specific learning needs.Maintain close, effective, working partnerships with parents to ensure the well-being of their children and to share important learning and development for each childRequired Qualifications:Qualifications and Requirements:Minimum FETAC Level 5 (or equivalent) in Childcare or Early Years Childhood Care and EducationFirst Aid trained (Desirable)Children First Certificate (Desirable)HACCP Level 1 and 2 Certificate (Desirable)Previous experience in a Childcare setting or experience in working with additional needs (highly desirable)We are eager to find a candidate with a genuine passion towards Early Years. The perfect candidate would be hardworking, ambitious, creative and a real team playerGarda Vetting (and International police clearance if having lived outside of Ireland for more than 6 months) will also be required.Excellent communicator in fluent English