Overview
Early Years Practitioner (Part-Time) – Distillery View, Thomondgate, Limerick, Ireland
Respond Early Years Service invites applications from individuals passionate about early childhood education to join a purpose-driven organisation focused on high-quality, play-based learning in a nurturing environment.
Job Details
* Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
* Location: Respond Early Years Service Distillery View, Thomondgate, Limerick
* Reporting to: Early Years Childcare Manager
* Terms: Part-time Permanent
* Hours: 25 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9:00am – 2:00pm
* Salary (hourly rate): From €14.75 to €19.08 per hour
* Note: Offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary based on skills and experience
Benefits
* Annual leave of 23 days plus additional company days
* Further education and training assistance
* Maternity Leave pay
* Sick pay
* Employee assistance programme
* Employee Purchasing Schemes
* 100% Attendance Bonus Holidays
* Adoptive Leave
* Surrogacy Leave
* Fertility Support Leave
* Early Pregnancy Loss Leave
Job Purpose
To act as a positive role model and deliver a high-quality play-based curriculum under the guidance of the national quality frameworks Aistear and Solta, indoors and outdoors. To guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe and caring environment as part of the childcare team.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
* Promote and adhere to the service ethos and mission of Respond.
* Follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times.
* Conduct observations and learning stories for all children.
* Organise materials and resources to reflect children’s emerging interests and abilities.
* Implement a play-based curriculum that encourages independence and fosters self-esteem.
* Support children’s emotional, social and cognitive development.
* Assist in providing healthy snacks that meet growing needs and accommodate cultural or dietary requirements.
* Develop and support parental involvement strategies to enhance learning experiences.
* Ensure the welfare of children is paramount in accordance with Children First; National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children.
* Promote the service in the local community and wider area to support quality and sustainability.
* Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as required.
Person Specification
* Commitment to high-quality early education
* Ability to work collaboratively with a dedicated team
* Highly motivated to work on own initiative
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Professional and enthusiastic disposition
* Flexible and adaptable
* Commitment to continuous professional development
* Garda Vetting will be required as part of the recruitment process on an ongoing basis
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Early Years Education
* One-year post-qualification experience in early years
* Strong understanding and experience in Early Childhood Education and working with parents/carers
Closing date
Friday 17 October 2025
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