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Naíonra Nóiníní Beaga
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Early Years Practitioner (Junior Room) x 2 (AIM Su
POSITION
• Term Time, (3.5 to 4hours per day, 17.5 to 20hours per week) Monday to Friday
• September Start
REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education
❗Basic Level of Gaeilge
DUTIES
▶️ Supporting Children’s Development: create a safe environment that caters to the diverse needs of children in their care
▶️ Implementing Inclusive Practices: ensure that children with additional needs can meaningfully participate in the ECCE programme
▶️ Collaboration and Communication: collaborate with parents, early learning and care providers, and other professionals to develop and implement individualised support plans for children
▶️ Documentation and Record Keeping: maintain accurate record of children’s progress, observations and contribute to ongoing assessment and planning
▶️ Networking: actively participate and contribute as a team-member of the Early Years Service and work cooperatively with other support services
WHAT WE OFFER
✅ Training and CPD, we support staff to participate in training and continuing professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills in supporting children with diverse needs throughout the school year
RATE OF PAY
€13.65 per hour, or higher depending on qualification
APPLICATION DETAILS
Email CV and Cover Letter to Eimear Ní Ógáin, E: noininibeaga@gmail.com
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Thursday 31st July 2025
• Term Time, (3.5 to 4hours per day, 17.5 to 20hours per week) Monday to Friday
• September Start
REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education
❗Basic Level of Gaeilge
DUTIES
▶️ Supporting Children’s Development: create a safe environment that caters to the diverse needs of children in their care
▶️ Implementing Inclusive Practices: ensure that children with additional needs can meaningfully participate in the ECCE programme
▶️ Collaboration and Communication: collaborate with parents, early learning and care providers, and other professionals to develop and implement individualised support plans for children
▶️ Documentation and Record Keeping: maintain accurate record of children’s progress, observations and contribute to ongoing assessment and planning
▶️ Networking: actively participate and contribute as a team-member of the Early Years Service and work cooperatively with other support services
WHAT WE OFFER
✅ Training and CPD, we support staff to participate in training and continuing professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills in supporting children with diverse needs throughout the school year
RATE OF PAY
€13.65 per hour, or higher depending on qualification
APPLICATION DETAILS
Email CV and Cover Letter to Eimear Ní Ógáin, E: noininibeaga@gmail.com
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Thursday 31st July 2025
Naíonra Gaelach an Tulach Mhór Ltd
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
POSITION
• Term Time, 9:15am to 12:45pm, Monday to Friday
REQUIREMENTS
❗ Must have a minimum Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education
❗ Must be enthusiastic, creative, a team player and with a passion for Eary Years Education.
❗A willingness to engage with the Irish Language would be a basic requirement
❗An understanding of the Aistear curriculum framework and Síolta standard is required
RATE OF PAY
€14 per hour
APPLICATION DETAILS
Email Cover letter and CV to Tricia Kelly, Príomhstiúrthóir, M: 087 324 5501,
E: naionrageaelech@gmail.com
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Friday 2nd May 2025 at 12 noon
• Term Time, 9:15am to 12:45pm, Monday to Friday
REQUIREMENTS
❗ Must have a minimum Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education
❗ Must be enthusiastic, creative, a team player and with a passion for Eary Years Education.
❗A willingness to engage with the Irish Language would be a basic requirement
❗An understanding of the Aistear curriculum framework and Síolta standard is required
RATE OF PAY
€14 per hour
APPLICATION DETAILS
Email Cover letter and CV to Tricia Kelly, Príomhstiúrthóir, M: 087 324 5501,
E: naionrageaelech@gmail.com
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Friday 2nd May 2025 at 12 noon
Clever Clogs (Dunkerrin)
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Afterschool Assistant
POSITION
• Part Time, 20 hours per week, afternoons, 38 weeks per year
• September Start
REQUIREMENTS
❗QQI Level 5 essential
❗Knowledge of homework essential
RATE OF PAY
€14 per hour
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV to Mary, M: 087 293 5552, E: cleverclogsdunkerrin@gmail.com
• Part Time, 20 hours per week, afternoons, 38 weeks per year
• September Start
REQUIREMENTS
❗QQI Level 5 essential
❗Knowledge of homework essential
RATE OF PAY
€14 per hour
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV to Mary, M: 087 293 5552, E: cleverclogsdunkerrin@gmail.com
Clever Clogs (Dunkerrin)
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Childcare & Afterschool Assistant
POSITION
Full Time, 40 hours a week
REQUIREMENTS
❗QQI Level 5 essential
❗Knowledge of homework essential
RATE OF PAY
€14 per hour
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV to Mary, M: 087 293 5552, E: cleverclogsdunkerrin@gmail.com
Full Time, 40 hours a week
REQUIREMENTS
❗QQI Level 5 essential
❗Knowledge of homework essential
RATE OF PAY
€14 per hour
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV to Mary, M: 087 293 5552, E: cleverclogsdunkerrin@gmail.com
Skippy's Creche & Playschool (Clogha
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Childcare Practitioner (Creche & Afterschool)
POSITION
• Full Time, 40 hours a week
REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum Level 5 Childcare
❗Paid employment experience favourable, but not essential
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter to Mary Behan, M: 087 644 0559, E:skippyscreche@gmail.com
• Full Time, 40 hours a week
REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum Level 5 Childcare
❗Paid employment experience favourable, but not essential
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter to Mary Behan, M: 087 644 0559, E:skippyscreche@gmail.com
Rainbowland Childcare (Edenderry)
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Childcare Practitioner
POSITION
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• September Start – opportunity for some part-time summer work in July and August
REQUIREMENTS
❗Minimum QQI level 5 or equivalent
❗Flexible, enthusiastic & genuine love for children
❗Team player
DUTIES
▶️Plan, implement and assess the children’s daily activities, learning and development based on their interests and needs
▶️Express and deliver initiative and creativity in the planning, organising and communication of all activities
▶️Establish and maintain professional relationships with all children, their families and work colleagues
▶️Maintain indoor and outdoor environments in a safe, presentable, hygienic manner
▶️Carry out daily risk assessments
▶️Ensure Rainbowland policies and procedures are adhered to throughout the day
▶️Further information will be provided on application
WHAT WE OFFER
✅CPD opportunities
✅Onsite parking
✅Staff appreciation
RATE OF PAY
Follow ERO rates
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter to Sarah, E: manager@rainbowland.ie
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• September Start – opportunity for some part-time summer work in July and August
REQUIREMENTS
❗Minimum QQI level 5 or equivalent
❗Flexible, enthusiastic & genuine love for children
❗Team player
DUTIES
▶️Plan, implement and assess the children’s daily activities, learning and development based on their interests and needs
▶️Express and deliver initiative and creativity in the planning, organising and communication of all activities
▶️Establish and maintain professional relationships with all children, their families and work colleagues
▶️Maintain indoor and outdoor environments in a safe, presentable, hygienic manner
▶️Carry out daily risk assessments
▶️Ensure Rainbowland policies and procedures are adhered to throughout the day
▶️Further information will be provided on application
WHAT WE OFFER
✅CPD opportunities
✅Onsite parking
✅Staff appreciation
RATE OF PAY
Follow ERO rates
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter to Sarah, E: manager@rainbowland.ie
Grovelands Childcare Plus (Tullamore)
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Early Years Educator
POSITION
• Full Time, Monday to Friday, shifts between 8am and 6pm
REQUIREMENTS
❗Childcare qualification as listed on the DCEDIY recognised Childcare Qualifications to minimum Level 5 from a recognised body though Level 7+ would be advantageous
❗A sincere and genuine love of children
❗Knowledge of TUSLA requirements and 2016 regulation
❗Minimum of 1 year paid working experience in a childcare setting
❗Knowledge of working with Siolta and Aistear
❗First Aid, Manual Handling and Food Safety Certified an advantage
❗Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
DUTIES
▶️To ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment for the health, welfare and development of the children
▶️Actively engage the children in developmentally appropriate learning activities through the Aistear curriculum to facilitate the potential development of each child
▶️Observe and record children’s progress
▶️To communicate effectively with children, families and staff alike
▶️Meet established policies and procedures, creating an environment of best practice
WHAT WE OFFER
✅Staff discount on childcare
✅Career progression
✅Training and Development
✅Education assistance
✅Pension Scheme
✅Staff appreciation
RATE OF PAY
Depending on qualifications /experience from €14 -16.50 per hour.
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter to HR Manager: Lisa.manning@grovelandschildcare.ie
• Full Time, Monday to Friday, shifts between 8am and 6pm
REQUIREMENTS
❗Childcare qualification as listed on the DCEDIY recognised Childcare Qualifications to minimum Level 5 from a recognised body though Level 7+ would be advantageous
❗A sincere and genuine love of children
❗Knowledge of TUSLA requirements and 2016 regulation
❗Minimum of 1 year paid working experience in a childcare setting
❗Knowledge of working with Siolta and Aistear
❗First Aid, Manual Handling and Food Safety Certified an advantage
❗Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
DUTIES
▶️To ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment for the health, welfare and development of the children
▶️Actively engage the children in developmentally appropriate learning activities through the Aistear curriculum to facilitate the potential development of each child
▶️Observe and record children’s progress
▶️To communicate effectively with children, families and staff alike
▶️Meet established policies and procedures, creating an environment of best practice
WHAT WE OFFER
✅Staff discount on childcare
✅Career progression
✅Training and Development
✅Education assistance
✅Pension Scheme
✅Staff appreciation
RATE OF PAY
Depending on qualifications /experience from €14 -16.50 per hour.
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter to HR Manager: Lisa.manning@grovelandschildcare.ie
Little Haven Education Childcare Service
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Early Years Practitioners x 2 (AIM support)
REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum FETAC Level 5 Childcare or higher
❗Experience
WHAT WE OFFER
✅Competitive Salaries (based on qualification and experience)
✅Excellent conditions & state of the art facility
✅Uniforms provided free of charge
✅Rewards for long-serving employees & work attendance record
✅Opportunities for CPD
✅Staff social nights
✅Staff bonus & annual leave vouchers
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter
CONTACT DETAILS
Anne, M: 086 054 9000, E: littlehaven@mail.com
Join our enthusiastic & energetic team
❗Must have a minimum FETAC Level 5 Childcare or higher
❗Experience
WHAT WE OFFER
✅Competitive Salaries (based on qualification and experience)
✅Excellent conditions & state of the art facility
✅Uniforms provided free of charge
✅Rewards for long-serving employees & work attendance record
✅Opportunities for CPD
✅Staff social nights
✅Staff bonus & annual leave vouchers
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter
CONTACT DETAILS
Anne, M: 086 054 9000, E: littlehaven@mail.com
Join our enthusiastic & energetic team
Little Haven Education Childcare Service
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Early Years Practitioners x 4
POSITION
• 20 hours per week, Term Time only
• School Age Childcare
• September Start
REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum FETAC Level 5 Childcare or higher
❗Experience
WHAT WE OFFER
✅Competitive Salaries (based on qualification and experience)
✅Excellent conditions & state of the art facility
✅Uniforms provided free of charge
✅Rewards for long-serving employees & work attendance record
✅Opportunities for CPD
✅Staff social nights
✅Staff bonus & annual leave vouchers
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter
CONTACT DETAILS
Anne, M: 086 054 9000, E: littlehaven@mail.com
Join our enthusiastic & energetic team
• 20 hours per week, Term Time only
• School Age Childcare
• September Start
REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum FETAC Level 5 Childcare or higher
❗Experience
WHAT WE OFFER
✅Competitive Salaries (based on qualification and experience)
✅Excellent conditions & state of the art facility
✅Uniforms provided free of charge
✅Rewards for long-serving employees & work attendance record
✅Opportunities for CPD
✅Staff social nights
✅Staff bonus & annual leave vouchers
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter
CONTACT DETAILS
Anne, M: 086 054 9000, E: littlehaven@mail.com
Join our enthusiastic & energetic team
Little Haven Education Childcare Service
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Early Years Practitioners x 2
POSITION
• 18 hours weekly
• Term time only
• Immediate Start
REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum FETAC Level 5 Childcare or higher
❗Experience
WHAT WE OFFER
✅Competitive Salaries (based on qualification and experience)
✅Excellent conditions & state of the art facility
✅Uniforms provided free of charge
✅Rewards for long-serving employees & work attendance record
✅Opportunities for CPD
✅Staff social nights
✅Staff bonus & annual leave vouchers
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter
CONTACT DETAILS
Anne, M: 086 054 9000, E: littlehaven@mail.com
Join our enthusiastic & energetic team
• 18 hours weekly
• Term time only
• Immediate Start
REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum FETAC Level 5 Childcare or higher
❗Experience
WHAT WE OFFER
✅Competitive Salaries (based on qualification and experience)
✅Excellent conditions & state of the art facility
✅Uniforms provided free of charge
✅Rewards for long-serving employees & work attendance record
✅Opportunities for CPD
✅Staff social nights
✅Staff bonus & annual leave vouchers
APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter
CONTACT DETAILS
Anne, M: 086 054 9000, E: littlehaven@mail.com
Join our enthusiastic & energetic team