Early Years Practitioner - Aim Funded (15 Hours Per Week)

Description Bellefield Early Years Centre is an inclusive mainstream pre-school in Enniscorthy, which caters for children from 2 years and 6 months old to school going age. Our aim is to support the holistic development of each child while working with families to develop a positive partnership between preschool and home.
We provide an environment that is safe and happy, which allows children to express creativity, explore, question, analyze and learn in a fun and stimulating way.  Role Details: We are currently seeking applications for the following position:  an Early Childhood Practitioner on a Specified Purpose contract (15 hours per week.
Monday - Friday, 09.15am -12.15pm daily).
Continuation of this post is subject to future funding.  Funding for this role is provided under the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) Key Duties: To provide a play based curriculum that fosters children's emerging interests, guided by the National Early Years Practice Frameworks Aistear and Siolta.
Work in close partnership with and develop and maintain good relationships with parents/ guardians and other family members.  Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for interviews based on the information provided on the application form.
The short-listing selection criteria are based on the requirements of the job as outlined in each job advertisement.
Minimum Requirements: Essential: FETAC QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care & Education Major Award or equivalent (must be listed on the DCEDIY List of Early Years Recognised Qualifications) Currently Eligible to work in Ireland Desirable: Minimum of one year's experience in an early year's environment Experience of working with children with disabilities Excellent interpersonal skills Remuneration: €13.65 per hour, Early Years Educators and School Age Childcare (SAC) Practitioners.  Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for interviews based on the information provided on the application form.
The short-listing selection criteria are based on the requirements of the job as outlined in each job advertisement.
Reach Ability is an equal opportunities employer.